seedy

English

/ˈsiːdi/

adj
Definitions
  • Full of seeds.
  • (figurative) Disreputable, run-down.
  • Untidy; unkempt.
  • Infirm; unwell; go to gone to seed.
  • Suffering the effects of a hangover.
  • Having the flavour of seeds.
  • (colloquial) Having a peculiar flavour supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sedy suf from English seed.

Origin

English

seed

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