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- [tur-fee]
- /ˈtɜr fi/
- /turfy/
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- [tur-fee]
- /ˈtɜr fi/
Definitions of turfy word
- adjective turfy covered with or consisting of grassy turf. 1
- adjective turfy resembling turf; turflike. 1
- adjective turfy of the nature of or abounding in peat. 1
- adjective turfy of, relating to, or characteristic of horse racing. 1
- adjective turfy of, covered with, or resembling turf 0
- adjective turfy relating to or characteristic of horse racing or persons connected with it 0
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Origin of turfy
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; turf + -y1
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Parts of speech for Turfy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turfy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
turfy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turfy
adj turfy
- grassy — covered with grass.