adj
Meaning 1
Pertaining to or like a hedge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- A long hedgy path led through the woodland to the house.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
hedgy
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/ˈhɛ.d͡ʒi/
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rhymes with -ɛdʒi
adj
Meaning 2
Indecisive, hesitant, noncommittal, unwilling to take a side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- He remained hedgy until he knew exactly what was being asked of him.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From hedge + -y.