sweaty
Americanadjective
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covered with sweat; sweating
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smelling of or like sweat
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causing sweat
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Origin of sweaty
First recorded in 1325–75, sweaty is from the Middle English word swety. See sweat, -y 1
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"Sweaty Alan Carr is a cert for Sure adverts," she says.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
Sweaty and sore, they finally set down the raft by the riverbank, and posed for photos.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025
Whether you’re rocking a $100 pair of Sweaty Bettys or an $8 pair from Target, these chemically produced fibers get hot enough to melt into your skin.
From Slate • Mar. 14, 2025
Sweaty Betty did not comment on the specific findings, but said it works closely with suppliers to ensure full compliance with its environmental code of conduct.
From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023
Sweaty from the bike ride, I dare myself to a quick solo swim.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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