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freckly

American  
[frek-lee] / ˈfrɛk li /

adjective

frecklier, freckliest
  1. full of freckles.


Etymology

Origin of freckly

First recorded in 1695–1705; freckle + -y 1

Example Sentences

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"If you're a freckly little frog like me, go get a mole map and get your body checked, because you never know," he said.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2024

“He looks like he’s about 13 years old,” said Dan O’Shea, his high school coach, “with freckly little cheeks.”

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 2021

Charlotte was a “spectacular, freckly faced firecracker with a scratchy voice,” her mother said.

From New York Times Jun. 5, 2017

“What if I never get married?” was one I recall being asked over and over by Joanne, a beautiful, long-legged red-haired freckly thing, who said that boys never liked her because she was “too loud”.

From The Guardian Nov. 18, 2015

Just the thought of her freckly cheeks being all pink is making me smile really hard and feel this strange warmth in my chest.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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