seepy

[ see-pee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, seep·i·er, seep·i·est.

(especially of ground, a plot of land, or the like) soaked or oozing with water; not drained.

Origin of seepy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; seep + -y ¹

The so-called "seepy places" so often noted along a road are generally the result of this condition.

I am so very seepy in the morning that my man wakens me above ten times; and now I can tell oo no news of this day.

An I'll tell you nite ittle tory to-night, tause you isn't seepy.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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