Definition

Having many weeds or resembling weeds; often used to describe a place that is overgrown or untidy with unwanted plants.

Example

The garden looked weedy after weeks of neglect.

Conversation

Have you seen my garden lately?

Yeah, it looks a bit weedy right now.

I know! I need to spend some time pulling those weeds out.

Definitely, it will look much better once you do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weedy → The word is derived from "weed" (from Old English *wēod*, meaning a plant that is considered undesirable or troublesome) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by or having the quality of). Thus, "weedy" describes something characterized by the presence of weeds or resembling weeds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weeds' as unwanted plants, and remember that 'weedy' means something that is full of or characterized by weeds.

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