windy

pronunciation

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Adjective:

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
using or containing too many words

Word Origin

windy (adj.): Old English windig "windy, breezy;" see wind (n.1) + -y (2). Meaning "affected by flatulence" is in late Old English. Chichago has been the Windy City since at least 1885.

Synonym

adj.

senseless useless empty unsubstantial meaningless worthless

adj.

verbose glib long-tongued mouthy prolix fluent wordy effusive voluble long-winded talkative

adj.

blusterous blowy gusty wind-whipped turbulent tempestuous cyclonic blustery stormy drafty windswept breezy violent blowing gusting

Example

1. Windy trend linked to global warming ?

2. The windy city determines the future of american retailing and thus popular culture .

3. Beijing used to be lined withhutongs - long , windy lanes flanked by courtyard houses .

4. Recent windy conditions have temporarily cleared the smoke from moscow 's skies , but it could possibly return soon .

5. Buffalo , new york is known for its harsh windy winters , and is the home of the ever popular buffalo wings !

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