Woody: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'woody' has its origins in Old English 'wudu' which meant 'wood'. Over time, the term evolved to describe something made of wood or resembling wood. The slang usage of 'woody' to refer to a naive or gullible person likely emerged from the idea of someone being as easily manipulated as wood. The term has been used in various contexts, from describing materials to character traits.

See also: blackwood, underwood, wood, woodcraft, woodcut, woodcutter, woodcutting, wooden, woodland, woods, woodshop, woodsman, woodwork, woodworker, woodworking, woodworm.

Ranked #11,769, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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