tufty
tufty · tuftier · tuftiest
Having the form of or resembling a tuftHaving the form of or resembling a tuft (“a bunch of grass, hair, etc., held together at the base”).
/ˈtʌfti/
Meaning
5 sensesHaving the form of or resembling a tuft (“a bunch of grass, hair, etc., held together at the base”).
Covered in or having many tufts.
Growing in tufts.
Covered in or having many tufts.
(obsolete, rare)Covered with tufts (“small clumps of bushes or trees”).
(obsolete)Of a cow: seeking a bull to mate with.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From tuft + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjectives). Origin unknowFrom tuft + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjectives).
Origin unknown.
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Forms
tuftier, tuftiestSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form