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proppiest

proppiest is the superlative form of proppy.

Meaning of proppy

Adjective

proppy (comparative proppier, superlative proppiest)

  1. (Australia, informal) Stiff in movement; unable to walk or run well.
    • The first horse we saw was a proppy old grey being walked about, and agreed that there was one, at least, which would not win.1869, John William Carleton, The Sporting review, ed. by 'Craven'., page 318
  2. (informal) Having many props.
    • Because Magnolias is such a proppy show, speedy changes are a challenge.1990, Theatre Crafts

Questions about proppiest

What is proppiest the superlative form of?
Proppiest is the superlative form of proppy.

Words near proppiest in the dictionary

  1. propped up the bar
  2. propper
  3. proppers
  4. Proppian
  5. proppier
  6. proppiest
  7. proppiness
  8. propping
  9. propping up
  10. propping up the bar
  11. proppings

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