turfy

[ tur-fee ]

/ ˈtɜr fi /

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adjective, turf·i·er, turf·i·est.

covered with or consisting of grassy turf.

resembling turf; turflike.

of the nature of or abounding in peat.

of, relating to, or characteristic of horse racing.

Nearby words

turf out, turf war, turfman, turfski, turfskiing, turfy, turgenev, turgent, turgescence, turgescent, turgid

Origin of turfy

First recorded in 1545–55; turf + -y¹

Related formsturf·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for turfy

Bits of turfy green, cropped close by hippo, which favours this fine reach of river, distinguish the banks near this locality.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria|Henry Morton Stanley
Anon you found yourself in a turfy wilderness, girt in apparently by dark woods.
Coningsby|Benjamin Disraeli
They thrive best in a compost of turfy loam and peat, with a fair quantity of sand.
Gardening for the Million|Alfred Pink
Walther then springs lightly up the turfy throne, and, inspired by love, he sings with all his heart.
Stories of the Wagner Opera|H. A. Guerber

The soil best adapted for Begonias is turfy loam, leaf-mold, sand, and old well-rotted manure in equal parts.
Talks about Flowers.|M. D. Wellcome

British Dictionary definitions for turfy

turfy

/ (ˈtɜːfɪ) /

adjective turfier or turfiest

of, covered with, or resembling turf

relating to or characteristic of horse racing or persons connected with it

Derived Formsturfiness, noun

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turfy

adjective, turf·i·er, turf·i·est.

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Origin of turfy

Examples from the Web for turfy

British Dictionary definitions for turfy

turfy

adjective turfier or turfiest