Stretchy Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms stretchy American [strech-ee] / ˈstrɛtʃ i /

adjective

stretchier, stretchiest

1. having a tendency to stretch, especially excessively or unduly.

2. capable of being stretched; elastic.

3. (especially of a pig) having a long body.

stretchy British / ˈstrɛtʃɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by elasticity

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Other Word Forms

• stretchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of stretchy

First recorded in 1850–55; stretch + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Michael LeTourneau, who runs Porterhouse Construction in Denver, said his Brunt pants are more stretchy than the stiff canvas pants he used to wear.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are a lot of T-shirts, jeans, stretchy black pants.

From Literature

The so-called “ABC pants,” stretchy work trousers for men, were a hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers connect this behavior to specific properties of the membrane, including how stretchy it is and how it responds to electric fields.

From Science Daily

Humans and some other mammals rely on stretchy optic nerves that allow substantial eye movement.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• agile
• elastic
• flexible
• graceful
• limber
• lithe
• malleable
• pliable
• pliant
• resilient
• springy
• svelte
• wiry

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