trotty

[ trot-ee ]

adjective

1. resembling a trot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trotty¹

First recorded in 1890–95; trot ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Trotty was going to lift up the cover at once, in a great hurry, when she gayly interposed her hand.

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Trotty was so shocked that it gave him no concern to see the Alderman finish the tripe himself.

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Trotty kissed the lips belonging to the eyes, and squeezed the blooming face between his hands.

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A bolder man than Trotty Veck must needs have drawn upon his boldness largely, to deny it.

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"I heartily wish it was otherwise, sir," said Trotty, anxious to excuse himself.

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