pulpy

[ puhl-pee ]
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adjective,pulp·i·er, pulp·i·est.
  1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling pulp; fleshy or soft.

  2. pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling magazines or books considered pulp; sensationalistic; trashy.

Origin of pulpy

1
First recorded in 1585–95; pulp + -y1

Other words from pulpy

  • pulp·i·ly, adverb
  • pulp·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pulpy

pulpy

/ (ˈpʌlpɪ) /


adjectivepulpier or pulpiest
  1. having a soft or soggy consistency

Derived forms of pulpy

  • pulpily, adverb
  • pulpiness, noun

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