What does stalky mean?
Stalky means Long and thin, like a stalk of a plant..
Stalky
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Long and thin, like a stalk of a plant..
Definitions by Sense
- Long and thin, like a stalk of a plant.
- Of a plant, having stalks.
- (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a stalker; seeming to hunt or covertly follow a person.
Example Sentences
I peeped between the stalky parts of the Lindsays’ lilacs.
An adorably gangly salesman with stalky black hair and a cough (“I’m giving up smoking, and it’s all coming up”) set up a dressing room for me, and I tried on a black tux shirt with a subtly embroidered bib ($185), a soft ivory-colored jersey ($135) and an olive-green button-front shirt ($165).
a stalky ex-boyfriend
Synonyms for stalky
Antonyms for stalky
Related Words
Word Forms
- stalkier
- stalkiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stalky?
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What is the opposite of stalky?
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How do you use stalky in a sentence?
I peeped between the stalky parts of the Lindsays’ lilacs.
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