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seepy

American  
[see-pee] / ˈsi pi /

adjective

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


Etymology

Origin of seepy

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

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

From American Rural Highways by Agg, T. R. (Thomas Radford)

I am so very seepy in the morning that my man wakens me above ten times; and now I can tell oo no news of this day.

From The Journal to Stella by Swift, Jonathan

Nite, sollahs, 'tis rate I'll go to seep; I don't seep well, and therefore never dare to drink coffee or tea after dinner: but I am very seepy in a molning.

From The Journal to Stella by Swift, Jonathan

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

From Timothy's Quest A Story for Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares to Read It by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

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.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting Washington D.C. September 26, 27 and 28 1923 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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