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Downy Definition & Meaning

downy
adjective
  1. like down or as soft as down
  2. covered with fine soft hairs or down; "downy milkweed seeds"

"Downy" in song lyrics

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  • "Fresh like Cool Water, flip collar, Downy"
    Bizzy Bone
  • "they tryin to wash me an our county like Downy,"
    Luniz f/ Nik Nack — So Much Drama
  • "area code downy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does downy mean?
like down or as soft as down covered with fine soft hairs or down; "downy milkweed seeds"
What part of speech is downy?
Downy is an adjective.
How many definitions does downy have?
Downy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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