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shafty

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈʃæf.ti/
  • /ˈʃɑːf.ti/ trap–bath split
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having long and dense fibres.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Powerful, cool

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, dated

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Well-endowed; having a large penis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: vulgar

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4

adj

Meaning 4

Having visible feather shafts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: poultry fancy

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A bicycle that uses a driveshaft instead of a chain to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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History

Etymology

From shaft + -y.