Definition

Having the characteristics of nettles, often referring to being prickly or covered with stinging plants.

Example

The nettly bushes made it difficult to walk through the garden without getting scratched.

Conversation

Have you seen that garden down the street?

Yeah, it's a bit overgrown and looks quite nettly.

I wonder if they even take care of it anymore.

It seems like a lot of work to keep it tidy with all those nettles!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'nettly' originates from the adjective 'neat' (from Old English 'neat', meaning tidy or orderly) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). Therefore, 'nettly' means in a tidy or orderly manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'neat' to remember that 'nettly' means doing something in a tidy way.

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