Spry Definition & Meaning

spry
adjective
  1. moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"

"Spry" in song lyrics

See how spry is used in real songs:

  • "quentin spry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lydia spry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "asilin nasal spry"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with spry

Usage tips for "spry"

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