sawdusty

[ saw-duhs-tee ]

adjective

1. filled with or suggesting sawdust.
2. without profound meaning or interest; tiresome.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sawdusty¹

First recorded in 1860–65; sawdust + -y ¹

Example Sentences

As the car started on, its rear platform was empty except for Arnon and the conductor and a sawdusty man in overalls.

From Project Gutenberg