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givey

American

[giv-ee] / ˈgɪv i /

adjective

Chiefly South Midland U.S.

givier, giviest

(especially of soil) moist, soft, or spongy.
unsteady; rickety.

That chair is getting a little givey.
(of weather) misty, rainy, or humid; damp.

Etymology

Origin of givey

1820–30, give + -y ¹; retention of e allows base word to be more transparent

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