Wingy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wingy is an adjective meaning (archaic) Winged, or as if winged; inclined to fly.
Meaning
(archaic) Winged, or as if winged; inclined to fly.
More Meanings
- (slang) One who has an amputated arm or arms.
- (slang) One who has a wing position.
Example Sentences
All the golfers shown played in the N.Z. Annual "wingies" and "limbies" tournament, total number of competitors, 40.
He was crippled in one leg, which fact accounted for his moniker, for on the Road a lame man is a gimpy; even as a one-armed man is a wingy.
Wingies, don't you love the lead who immediately rudders you out to route at 500 feet and then turns into you while giving a channel change.
The path that leads, where, hung ſublime, / And ſeen afar, youth's gallant trophies, bright / In Fancy's rainbow ray, invite / His wingy nerves to climb.
Word Forms
- wingies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alate, rapid, volant, light-winged, bewinged, penned.
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