Definition

Having or covered with small fibers or fluff, often from fabric or clothing.

Example

After washing the sweater, it looked linty and needed to be cleaned.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Why does your jacket look so linty today?

I know, right? I should have used a lint roller before coming out.

Yeah, it’s always annoying when clothes get linty like that.

For sure! I’ll remember to check next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Linty → The word 'linty' originates from the word 'lint' (from Old English 'lynt', meaning a type of fiber or fluff) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Therefore, 'linty' describes something characterized by or full of lint or fluff.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lint' as the fluffy fibers that accumulate, and remember that 'linty' means something that is full of or characterized by lint.

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