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proppy

adj
/ˈpɹɒpi/

Etymology

From prop + -y.

  1. inherited from proppe — “a prop, support, support for a vine or plant”
  2. suffixed as proppy — “prop + y”

Definitions

  1. Stiff in movement

    Stiff in movement; unable to walk or run well.

    • The first horse we saw was a proppy old grey being walked about, and agreed that there was one, at least, which would not win.
    • If the horse is sore in both front legs it will have a stiff, 'proppy' action.
    • Next look carefully at the dog's legs for signs of bumps, also if he is "proppy" or stiff on them when standing still.

  2. Having many props.

    • Because Magnolias is such a proppy show, speedy changes are a challenge.
    • On the other hand, 'Othello was very proppy,' recalls Donnellan, 'with teacups and glasses and furniture.
    • It's a very proppy show with thirty chairs, pots and pans to set, paintbrushes, and glasses which need to be washed and cleaned for the café scene.

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Derived

proppiness

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for proppy. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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