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gnashy

adj

Etymology

From gnash + -y.

  1. inherited from gnasten
  2. suffixed as gnashy — “gnash + y”

Definitions

  1. Related to or typical of gnashing the teeth.

  2. Of a sound, grating and harsh.

  3. Characterized by grinding or gnashing.

    • Deft and comfy, if gnashy of engine, the Prizm looks like an inspired sketch that somehow made it into metal and ought to be viewed as a traveling sculpture exhibit.
    • I wanted it, but my stomach was so gnashy I ended up taking a bite, walking out to the pool, and then returning for another.
    • When I'm anxious, me gullet gets gnashy.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Unpleasant

      Unpleasant; tedious or undesirable.

      • "Dreary to explain and word all that gnashy science into flowery bower chat," said Emul.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA