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wiry

adjective

Thin, muscular and flexible.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
Y
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Thin, muscular and flexible.

    “Don't fight him. He may be small, but he's wiry.”

In context

Example Sentences

Don't fight him. He may be small, but he's wiry.
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