Corky

Word CORKY
Character 5
Hyphenation cork y
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Corky"

What do we mean by corky?

Of or resembling cork. adjective

Lively; buoyant. adjective

Of the nature of cork; resembling cork; hence, shriveled; withered.

Tasting of cork; corked: usually said of wines: as, a corky flavor.

Consisting of, or like, cork; dry shriveled up. adjective

Tasting of cork. adjective

Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork. adjective

Consisting of, or like, cork; dry; shrivelled. adjective

(of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin adjective

Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork.

Consisting of, or like, cork; dry; shrivelled.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Corky

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The word "corky" in example sentences

Jodi's mom, "corky" is so proud, never did convert me but I did accquire the appreciation they have for food and fun with the family - Should the tough times come, our mormon friends and family can help get us through, those well stocked pantrys can be a good thing! ❋ Unknown (2004)

-- Why no, I should say they danced as if they liked it and couldn't help dancing; they looked as if they felt so "corky" it was hard to keep them down. ❋ Oliver Wendell Holmes (1851)

However, and to my great dismay, it was quickly discovered that one of the bottles was a bit "corky"! ❋ RPJr. (2009)

Or some kind of corky material to make them like bulletin boards? ❋ Unknown (2008)

If so, here's a corky good read for you: American Psychological Association's report on the sexualization of girls and the effects of stereotyping. ❋ Soraya Chemaly (2011)

Mr. RON JEFFRIES (Founder, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales): The aroma for me is sort of musty cellar, a little corky. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Aeoniums form rosettes of spoon-shaped blades at the tops of corky gray stems. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Shut it corky, Don't defend him. he was just another crazy californian that was trying to make some money by filing a yellerbellied suit. ❋ Dave Hurteau (2008)

I'll never forget how nasty she and her staff was to you!!! corky ❋ Unknown (2008)

I like the fact that he is very humble and a bit corky. ❋ Unknown (2009)

LAVANDERA: Those are a few of the corky in-home treasures Dan Phillips is designing from trash. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Several indications of a wine that would be "off" would be have interference of pure clean flavor, or corky flavors mixed in. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dominant tree species in this formation exhibit adaptations to fire in the form of thick, corky bark to protect cambium tissues and root crowns, which readily resprout. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Adult trees are protected from the flames and heat thanks to their thick and corky trunks. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sometimes they have a corky bark or semisucculent trunk covered with smooth resinous bark, both being fire resistant. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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