Woody: meaning, definitions and examples

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woody

[ ˈwʊdi ]

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description of material

Made of, containing, or resembling wood.

Synonyms

lumber, timber, wooden

Examples of usage

The table was made of a woody material.
She loved the woody scent of the forest.

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slang term

A person who is naive, gullible, or easily deceived.

Synonyms

easily deceived, gullible, naive

Examples of usage

Don't be such a woody, you need to be more cautious.
He's always falling for scams, what a woody!

Translations

Translations of the word "woody" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lenhoso

🇮🇳 लकड़ी का

🇩🇪 holzig

🇮🇩 kayu

🇺🇦 дерев'яний

🇵🇱 drewniany

🇯🇵 木質

🇫🇷 boisé

🇪🇸 leñoso

🇹🇷 odunsu

🇰🇷 나무 같은

🇸🇦 خشبي

🇨🇿 dřevěný

🇸🇰 drevený

🇨🇳 木质的

🇸🇮 lesen

🇮🇸 viðar

🇰🇿 ағашты

🇬🇪 ხის

🇦🇿 taxta

🇲🇽 leñoso

Word origin

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.