witchy
Americanadjective
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accomplished by or as if by witchcraft.
strange, witchy sounds.
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similar to or characteristic of a witch; witchlike.
a witchy enjoyment of mischief-making.
Etymology
Origin of witchy
Example Sentences
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In the original film, Jet and Fran are the witchy, eccentric aunts who took in their nieces after their parents died.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Bones stayed true to her witchy boho aesthetic for her final perfomance outfit, donning a floaty black gown paired with black leather thigh-high boots and gloves.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
A mix of store-bought animatronics, handmade props and found objects — vintage lamps, creatures with elongated necks and an assortment of mystical, witchy knickknacks, fill every nook.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
“Not the witchy kind,” said the miller quickly.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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