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spry

[ sprahy ]
/ spraɪ /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR spry

adjective, spry·er, spry·est or spri·er, spri·est.

active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.

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Origin of spry

First recorded in 1740–50; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM spry

spryly, adverbspryness, noun

Words nearby spry

spruik, spruit, sprung, sprung molding, sprung rhythm, spry, s.p.s., spt., SPUC, spud, spud-bashing
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Words related to spry

energetic, agile, brisk, lithe, robust, sprightly, alert, fleet, healthy, nimble, prompt, quick, ready, sound, spirited, supple, vigorous, in full swing, on the go, quick on the draw

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British Dictionary definitions for spry

spry
/ (spraɪ) /

adjective spryer, spryest, sprier or spriest

active and brisk; nimble

Derived forms of spry

spryly, adverbspryness, noun

Word Origin for spry

C18: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect spragg sprig
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