Pinchy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pinchy is an adjective meaning (informal) slightly painful, akin to being pinched.
Meaning
(informal) slightly painful, akin to being pinched.
More Meanings
- (informal) prone or designed to pinch
Example Sentences
I pushed my cropped hair up and away from the back of my neck where it was pinchy and itching.
I can't keep still. I feel like I'm caught in a trap — my tight corset and pinchy shoes don't help.
It's a rare treat in these days when anyone can truck in a case of trendy flavors, set out a few pinchy wire chairs and call the whole sterile spread an ice cream parlor.
“I don't understand this whatchamacallit. The way it wraps all the way around. Wouldn't it be simpler if it went straight up? Hey, hand me that pinchy thing with the zapper on one end.
Word Forms
- pinchier
- pinchiest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pinchlike, pin-pricked, pincered, pinched, piquant, piquante.
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