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germy

American  
[jur-mee] / ˈdʒɜr mi /

adjective

germier, germiest
  1. full of germs.


Other Word Forms

  • germiness noun

Etymology

Origin of germy

First recorded in 1910–15; germ + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Keeping your home clean and organized: We breakdown the essential cleaning supplies you need, and point out the 11 germy spots that are often overlooked.

From Washington Post

For extra protection, place a box fan in the patient’s window, facing outward, to draw germy air outside.

From Seattle Times

Other Santas, wary of the risks of being around germy, potentially unvaccinated children, have decided to sit yet another pandemic holiday out, or retire.

From Washington Post

In this pandemic era, especially, that means touching potentially germy bottles and cans.

From Washington Post

But hands can be germy — coated with fecal matter and E. coli.

From Seattle Times