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curvy

American  
[kur-vee] / ˈkɜr vi /
Or curvey

adjective

curvier, curviest
  1. curved.

  2. Informal. curvaceous.


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Etymology

Origin of curvy

First recorded in 1900–05; curve + -y 1

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Curvy furniture can help create a more comforting environment by making people feel embraced and safe.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2022

At first Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, said he understood the concept of Miss Curvy, insisting that it was no different from any other beauty pageant.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2019

This time, Gabourey Sidibe will be the keynote speaker at The Curvy Con, now in its fourth year.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2018

She has also experienced being lumped in with “bloggers” — a term derided by the industry — because of her site, the Curvy Film Critic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2018

So what dress size would scaled-up Curvy Barbie be?

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2016

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