chalky
pronunciation
How to pronounce chalky in British English:
UK [ˈtʃɔ:ki]
How to pronounce chalky in American English:
US [ˈtʃɔːki]
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- Adjective:
- composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
- having the color of chalk
Word Origin
- chalky (adj.)
- c. 1400, from chalk (n.) + -y (2). Related: Chalkiness.
Example
- 1. Complex , with excellent length and chalky minerality .
- 2. This banana is kinda chalky .
- 3. The chalky moon was in and out of clouds .
- 4. The white , chalky road .
- 5. The soil in this area is very chalky .