weedy

American  

[wee-dee] / ˈwi di /

adjective

weedier, weediest

1. full of or abounding in weeds.

2. consisting of or pertaining to weeds.

3. (of a plant, flower, etc.) growing poorly or in a straggling manner.

4. (of a person or animal) scrawny or ungainly.

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weedy British  

/ ˈwiːdɪ /

adjective

1. full of or containing weeds

   weedy land

2. (of a plant) resembling a weed in rapid or straggling growth

3. informal thin or weakly in appearance

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Other Word Forms

• weedily adverb
• weediness noun

Etymology

Origin of weedy

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at weed ¹, -y ¹

Example Sentences

On a recent Sunday morning, in the weedy parking lot of a strip mall in Wayne, N.J.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

And then suddenly she’s serious, talking about this weedy strip on Main Street, not far from where she’s working now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

Brown spots, weedy spots, soggy areas and excessive water on the sidewalk or driveway are all signs of an irrigation system that may need attention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

These actions can help ensure their regeneration while decreasing dominance of weedy understory species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2024

Felix had heard Pookie barking next door, and when the weedy monster landed in his yard, he started barking as well.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown