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- US Pronunciation
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- [lin-tee]
- /ˈlɪn ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lin-tee]
- /ˈlɪn ti/
Definitions of linty word
- adjective linty full of or covered with lint: This blue suit gets linty quickly. 1
- adjective linty like lint: linty bits on his coat. 1
- noun linty Of or pertaining to lint. 1
- adjective linty Covered with lint. 0
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Origin of linty
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; lint + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Linty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
linty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
linty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for linty
adj linty
- creamy — Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk.
- gossamer — a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn.
- feathery — clothed or covered with feathers; feathered.
- silky — of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate: silky skin.
- downy — of the nature of or resembling down; fluffy; soft.
Antonyms for linty
adj linty
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
Top questions with linty
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