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proppiness

proppiness noun: the state or condition of being proppy.

Noun

proppiness (uncountable)

  1. The state or condition of being proppy.
    • It requires no experience to note the adequacy of the quarters and the absence of proppiness, and the levelness of the back line will be apparent in a fine dog.1952, Milo G. Denlinger, The Complete Saint Bernard
    • A sure sign that sheep are getting too much grain is when they show signs of proppiness in the forelegs.1965, Evan Hope Pearse, Sheep and Property Management

Origin of proppiness

From proppy + -ness.

Questions about proppiness

What does proppiness mean?
Proppiness means the state or condition of being proppy.
What part of speech is proppiness?
Proppiness is a noun.

Words near proppiness in the dictionary

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

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