knotty — having many knots; full of knots
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many knots; full of knots
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːti/
Korean meaning: 매듭이 많은, 옹이가 많은
Korean pronunciation: **낫**티
Example Sentences
- My headphone cable became so knotty that I gave up and bought wireless ones.
- The knotty philosophical question kept students awake all night.
- She used knotty wood to make the table look rustic and charming.
knotty
ADJECTIVE//ˈnɑːti//
having many knots; full of knots
A carpenter examines knotty wood with many bumps and irregular knots
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The dotty grandmother unravels knotty, spotty yarn with patience.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English word 'cnotta' meaning a knot or lump, combined with the suffix '-y' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The root derives from Proto-Germanic origins.
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“My headphone cable became so knotty that I gave up and bought wireless ones.”
“The knotty philosophical question kept students awake all night.”
“She used knotty wood to make the table look rustic and charming.”
“The detective faced a knotty case involving three suspects and no clear motive.”
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