thrummy

adjective

thrum·​my
-mē,
-mi
1
: made of or with thrums
a thrummy cap
2
: having a shaggy or downy surface
thrummy flowers

Word History

Etymology

thrum entry 1 + -y

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“Thrummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrummy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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