rooty

¹

[roo-tee, root-ee]

adjective

rootier, rootiest 

1. abounding in or consisting of roots. root.

rooty

²

Or root·i

[roo-tee, root-ee]

noun

Chiefly British: Rare.

1. bread; roti.

Other Word Forms

• rootiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rooty¹

First recorded in 1475–85; root ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of rooty²

First recorded in 1880–85; from Bengali ruṭī; akin to Hindi roṭī roti ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I have always played when 'Rooty' has not played, so I have fulfilled a certain role that he has done so well. If they need me to play a different way I can do it, just give me the opportunity. 'Motty' has been very good and clear with me."

From BBC

Fox News was a breath away from canceling A&W Restaurants’ Rooty the Great Root Bear for covering up with jeans until the brand admitted the change was a joke.

From Washington Post

"I was on the toilet when Rooty got out so I had to quickly get my thigh pads on," he said.

From BBC

"I've already spoken to Rooty," said Stokes.

From BBC

Make way for thru-hikers on this remote stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, then carefully pick your way down the rooty spur trail to the lake.

From Seattle Times