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planky

Syllables: plan·ky/ˈplæŋki/US/ˈpleɪ̯ŋki/

planky adjective: resembling or characteristic of a plank.

Adjective

planky (comparative more planky, superlative most planky)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a plank.
  2. Excessively woody.

Forms of planky

comparativemore planky
superlativemost planky

Origin of planky

From plank + -y.

Words that rhyme with planky

11 more rhymesFewer rhymes

Questions about planky

What does planky mean?
Planky means resembling or characteristic of a plank.
What part of speech is planky?
Planky is an adjective.
How do you pronounce planky?
Planky is pronounced /ˈplæŋki/.

Words near planky in the dictionary

  1. planktotrophs
  2. planktotrophy
  3. plankway
  4. plankways
  5. plankwise
  6. planky
  7. planless
  8. planlessly
  9. planlessness
  10. plannability
  11. plannable

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