corky

[ kawr-kee ]

adjective,cork·i·er, cork·i·est.
  1. of the nature of cork; corklike.

  2. Also corked. (of wine, brandy, etc.) spoiled, especially by a tainted cork.

Origin of corky

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; cork + -y1

Other words from corky

  • cork·i·ness, noun

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