Lassy: meaning, definitions and examples

An informal or dialectal way to refer to a girl, especially in Scottish or Northern English contexts.

• The lassy from the highlands gave us directions

Often used to describe something with a dense or solid nature, either in physical form or metaphorically for describing a person's comprehension as slow (negative connotation).

• The fog was so thick we couldn't see
• He can be a bit thick sometimes

Generally applied in scientific or technical contexts to describe fluids that have a thick or sticky consistency due to high viscosity.

• The lava flowed in a slow, viscous manner

Usually utilized to describe something that adheres to other surfaces or feels tacky when touched. Can also describe awkward social situations.

• The syrup made the table sticky
• The meeting turned into a sticky situation