adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characterized by or prone to writhing.

   "Nor fly, nor insect, nor writhy snake, escape their deep research."

Synonyms

All synonyms

squirmy

Example

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"Nor fly, nor insect, nor writhy snake, escape their deep research."

Etymology

From writhe + -y.

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