laky

¹

[ley-kee]

adjective

lakier, lakiest 

1. of, relating to, or resembling a lake.

laky

²

[ley-kee]

adjective

1. of the color of a lake pigment.

laky

/ ˈleɪkɪ /

adjective

1. of the reddish colour of the pigment lake

Word History and Origins

Origin of laky¹

First recorded in 1605–15; lake ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of laky²

First recorded in 1840–50; lake ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Trevor Laky, a spokesman for the Industrial Commission of Arizona, said the agency has begun a rulemaking process.

From Washington Times

“It is in nobody’s interest to be delinquent or stay delinquent,” Laky said.

From Washington Times

TransUnion emphasized that consumers should still contact their lenders if they are struggling, said Jason Laky, executive vice president and head of the agency’s financial services business.

From Washington Times

Laky, of Arizona OSHA, said the agency has no plans to investigate the matter further after UPS told regulators that the death was not work-related.

From Reuters

Officers charged the two Florida men, Shay Tracy, 28, of St. Petersburg, and Alex Laky, 27, of Hudson, with criminal mischief, according to court records.

From Fox News