This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
chalky
[ chaw-kee ]
/ ˈtʃɔ ki /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
adjective, chalk·i·er, chalk·i·est.
of or like chalk.
of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil.
without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky.
Photography. lacking in detail, due to extreme contrast: a chalky print.
Sports Slang. relating to the competitor considered most likely to win by the oddsmakers: Sports betting is boring if all you make are chalky picks—put some money on a long shot and live a little!
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Origin of chalky
OTHER WORDS FROM chalky
chalk·i·ness, nounnon·chalk·y, adjectiveun·chalk·y, adjectiveWords nearby chalky
chalkrail, chalkstone, chalk stripe, chalk talk, chalk up, chalky, challah, challenge, challenged, challenger, Challenger Deep
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023