/ˈdaʊni/
- Having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers or hair.
“The chick's downy coat of feathers formed almost immediately to keep it warm.”
- dated, slangSharp-witted, perceptive.
“The right hon. Gentleman has much more claim to the adjective downy than I have, but he really cannot catch me with that one.”
“I’m not clever, p’raps: but I am rather downy; and partial friends say I know what’s o’clock tolerably well.”
- Norfolk, UKLow-spirited; down in the mouth.
- A blanket filled with down; a duvet.
“Went to bed with 2 downies on the bed, but the heat finally kicked in and ended with one cover and my feet sticking out.”
- dated, slangA bed.
“to do the downy (i.e. lie in bed)”
“"Lord love you, Mr. Scott, I've a deal to do before I get to my downy; and I don't like those doctored tipples. Good night, Mr. Scott; I wishes you good night, sir;" and making another slight referenc”
Formsdownier(comparative) · downiest(superlative) · downies(plural)