adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Full of flaws or cracks; broken; defective.

   "a small diamond , that was cut or polished, but foul or flawy, as jewellers term it"

2. 2
   Subject to sudden flaws or gusts of wind.

Synonyms

All synonyms

airyblastyblowyblusteringborealbreezy

Example

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"a small diamond , that was cut or polished, but foul or flawy, as jewellers term it"

Etymology

From flaw + -y.

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