trappy
[ trap-ee ]
adjective,trap·pi·er, trap·pi·est.
difficult or tricky: trappy terrain.
catching one unawares: trappy pitfalls.
(of horses) moving with the legs lifted high in a short and rapid manner.
Origin of trappy
1Other words from trappy
- trap·pi·ness, noun
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How to use trappy in a sentence
Another feature is the extreme simplicity in loading—nothing trappy or fussy about it.
Kodaks and Kodak Supplies, 1914 | Canadian Kodak CompanyHe was driving a "trappy" bay nag, and his new road wagon had rubber tires.
When Egypt Went Broke | Holman DayThe ground is so trappy that one hardly cares to take one's eyes off it for a moment.
My African Journey | Winston Churchilltrappy Pape was the next to be joked, as he came up hugging the green baize bag containing his violoncello.
The Parson O' Dumford | George Manville Fenntrappy, lad,” shouted another, “does ta sleep inside that owd thing?
The Parson O' Dumford | George Manville Fenn
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