bendy

[ ben-dee ]

adjective

, bend·i·er, bend·i·est.

1. tending to bend; flexible or resilient.

bendy

¹

/ ˈbɛndɪ /

adjective

1. usually postpositive heraldry striped diagonally

bendy

²

/ ˈbɛndɪ /

adjective

1. flexible or pliable
2. having many bends

   a bendy road

Word History and Origins

Origin of bendy¹

First recorded in 1975–80; bend ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The mouth rose subtly at the corners and, though Bendy never seemed to smile outright, it conveyed the same humor as the eyes.

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Don noticed that the rum the bartender poured for Bendy was 151 proof and the portion was a generous one.

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Clark introduced Don, who saw that close up Doc Bendy's face was full and firm rather than fat.

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Doc Bendy was an imposing old gentleman of more than average height and magnificent girth.

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She looked from Bendy to Don, but they seemed to consider discretion and masklike faces the better part of candor.

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