What does tusky mean?
Tusky means Having tusks, especially prominent tusks..
Tusky
/ˈtʌs.ki/ · adjective
Meaning
Having tusks, especially prominent tusks..
Definitions by Sense
- Having tusks, especially prominent tusks.
- (dialect, Yorkshire) rhubarb, sticks from that vegetable
Example Sentences
Ho! Strangers! have you lately ſeen, ſhe ſaid, / One of my Siſters, like my ſelf array’d; […] Vary’d with Spots, a Linx’s Hide ſhe wore: / And at full Cry purſu’d the tusky Boar?
[…] mi little stick of Leeds grown tusky draws galas of rhubarb from the MET-set palms.
Synonyms for tusky
Antonyms for tusky
Related Words
Word Forms
- tuskier
- tuskiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tusky?
Common synonyms include betusked, tusked.
What is the opposite of tusky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tusky in a sentence?
Ho! Strangers! have you lately ſeen, ſhe ſaid, / One of my Siſters, like my ſelf array’d; […] Vary’d with Spots, a Linx’s Hide ſhe wore: / And at full Cry purſu’d the tusky Boar?
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