What does knaggy mean?
Knaggy means Having many protuberances, knobs or knots; knotty, rough or rugged..
Knaggy
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having many protuberances, knobs or knots; knotty, rough or rugged..
Definitions by Sense
- Having many protuberances, knobs or knots; knotty, rough or rugged.
- (figurative) Temperamentally rough.
Example Sentences
[…]his lordship was out of humour. That was the way Chollacombe described as knaggy an old gager as ever Charles had had the ill-fortune to serve. Stiff-rumped, that's what he was, always rubbing the rust, or riding grub, like he had been for months past.
Synonyms for knaggy
Antonyms for knaggy
Related Words
Word Forms
- knaggier
- knaggiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for knaggy?
Common synonyms include bumpy, knotty, lumpy, coarse.
What is the opposite of knaggy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use knaggy in a sentence?
[…]his lordship was out of humour. That was the way Chollacombe described as knaggy an old gager as ever Charles had had the ill-fortune to serve. Stiff-rumped, that's what he was, always rubbing the rust, or riding grub, like he had been for months past.
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