twiggy

[ twig-ee ]
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adjective,twig·gi·er, twig·gi·est.
  1. of, relating to, or resembling twigs.

  2. full of twigs.

Origin of twiggy

1
First recorded in 1555–65; twig1 + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for twiggy

twiggy

/ (ˈtwɪɡɪ) /


adjective-gier or -giest
  1. of or relating to a twig or twigs

  2. covered with twigs

  1. slender or fragile

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