Leechy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to or characteristic of a leech.

    "Leeches are hermaphrodites but still have pretty exciting sex lives. To consummate their union they need to exchange packets of sperm. This is done either the conventional way via a leechy penis or by injection, allowing the sperm to make its way through the body tissues to find and fertilise the eggs."

  2. 2
    Misspelling of leachy. alt-of, misspelling
  3. 3
    Parasitic. broadly

Synonyms

All synonyms
porousspongy

Example

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"Leeches are hermaphrodites but still have pretty exciting sex lives. To consummate their union they need to exchange packets of sperm. This is done either the conventional way via a leechy penis or by injection, allowing the sperm to make its way through the body tissues to find and fertilise the eggs."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From leech + -y.

Etymology 2

See leachy.

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