Definitions for corky

corky cork·y

Spelling: [kawr-kee]
IPA: /ˈkɔr ki/

Corky is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in corky (ckory).

Definitions for corky

adjective

  1. of the nature of cork; corklike.
  2. Also, corked. (of wine, brandy, etc.) spoiled, especially by a tainted cork.

Origin of corky

First recorded in 1595-1605; cork + -y1

Examples for corky

Some species are very large, some are small, some fleshy, and some are corky or woody.

Phebe asked, as the corky, hard root cracked under her jaws.

The blisters are thickened spots which are found to have a corky texture.

The nature of the bark is known by its splintery, fibrous, or corky texture.

"corky, stop," Maggie demanded, and she ran toward the truck.

This is a valuable tan bark, but it is not in the least corky.

She knew she wanted to play corky in Bound, but her management wanted her to have nothing to do with it.

The substance of all mushrooms is either fleshy, membranaceous, or corky.

"corky, stop that," she ordered, but the dog paid no attention.

Sometimes the substance within the “apple” is corky, sometimes spongy.

Word Value for corky
Scrable

14

Words with friends

14

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