girthy — Having a large girth; thick, wide, or bulky in circumference.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a large girth; thick, wide, or bulky in circumference.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɝː.ði/
Example Sentences
- The bodybuilder's girthy arms could barely fit through the doorway.
- We need a girthy rope to tow this truck out of the mud.
- The python at the zoo was surprisingly girthy for its length.
girthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡɝː.ði/]
Having a large girth; thick, wide, or bulky in circumference.
The lumberjack hugged the girthy oak, his arms barely reaching halfway around.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'gerth', derived from Old Norse 'gjörð' meaning 'girdle' or belt used to measure circumference; later the adjective form 'girthy' was created with the suffix '-y'.
Breakdown
girth (circumference) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bodybuilder's girthy arms could barely fit through the doorway.”
“We need a girthy rope to tow this truck out of the mud.”
“The python at the zoo was surprisingly girthy for its length.”
“He proudly flexed his girthy biceps but still couldn't open the pickle jar.”
“The ancient sequoia was so girthy that its trunk was wider than a car.”
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