pointy — having a sharp point at the end
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a sharp point at the end
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔɪnti/
Example Sentences
- The witch's pointy hat kept poking people at the costume party.
- My cat has adorably pointy ears that twitch when he hears food.
- Those pointy high heels look dangerous to walk in.
pointy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɔɪnti/]
having a sharp point at the end
having a sharp point at the end
The pointy badge points to the county's biggest bounty!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pointy is a modern English adjective formed from the noun 'point', which derives from Old French 'pointe' (sharp end, tip) and Latin 'puncta' (pricked, marked). The adjective was naturally created by adding the productive suffix '-y' to the noun to describe something having the characteristics of a point.
Breakdown
point (a sharp tip or end) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The witch's pointy hat kept poking people at the costume party.”
“My cat has adorably pointy ears that twitch when he hears food.”
“Those pointy high heels look dangerous to walk in.”
“The elf's pointy ears made him stand out in the crowd.”
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