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darty

1 American  
[dahrt-ee] / ˈdɑrt i /

adjective

dartier, dartiest

  1. tending to move or dash quickly about; apt to dart.

darty 2 American  
[dahrt-ee] / ˈdɑrt i /

noun

plural

darties

  1. Slang. a daytime party.

Example Sentences

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But the electric-assisted steering is quick, well-weighted and true, even a bit darty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

Yet that steering is smoothly weighted and quick, without being darty as in the Model Y. With proper encouragement, the Hyundai is surprisingly frisky.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

A high flush on her neck, a darty, wild look.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 3, 2017

Ferrante, who stands just 5 feet 5 inches and has the darty energy of a Joe Pesci character, is certainly a qualified teacher.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 9, 2011

A: No. I thought you'd be weaselly, little, scrawny, darty.

From Time Magazine Archive

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