seepy

[see-pee]

adjective

seepier, seepiest 

1. (especially of ground, a plot of land, or the like) soaked or oozing with water; not drained.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seepy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; seep + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Whoo's seepy, daddy,' and so on.

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The so-called "seepy places" so often noted along a road are generally the result of this condition.

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Most nut trees require a deep, well-drained soil that is not swampy or seepy, and over which there are no overflows during the summer season.

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An I'll tell you nite ittle tory to-night, tause you isn't seepy.

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Altogether never was such a satisfactory "fardel" brought by Hymen's or any other express company before; and in opening the packages, reading the notes that came with them and exclaiming and admiring, time flew so fast that Rose quite forgot the hour, till little Rose, growing sleepy, reminded her of it by saying,— "Mamma, I dess I'd better do to bed now, betause if I don't I shall be too seepy to turn to Aunt Taty's wedding to-mowwow."

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