weedy

English

/ˈwiːdi/

adj
Definitions
  • Abounding with weeds.
  • Of, relating to or resembling weeds.
  • Consisting of weeds.
  • (botany) Characteristic of a plant that grows rapidly and spreads invasively, and which grows opportunistically in cracks of sidewalks and disturbed areas.
  • (figurative) Small and weak.
  • (figurative) Lacking power or effectiveness.

Etymology

Suffix from English weed (marijuana).

Origin

English

weed

Gloss

marijuana

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