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I may be smelly and I may be old, Rough in my pebbles, reedy in my pools, But where my fish float by I bless their swimming, And I like the people to bathe in me especially women.
Stevie Smith

Meaning of "reedy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REEDY

reedy  [ˈriːdɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REEDY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reedy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REEDY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of reedy in the English dictionary

The first definition of reedy in the dictionary is abounding in reeds. Other definition of reedy is of or like a reed. Reedy is also having a tone like a reed instrument; shrill or piping.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REEDY


beady
ˈbiːdɪ
beedi
ˈbiːdɪ
bredie
ˈbriːdɪ
deedy
ˈdiːdɪ
greedy
ˈɡriːdɪ
heedy
ˈhiːdɪ
Macready
məˈkriːdɪ
needy
ˈniːdɪ
orthopaedy
ˈɔːθəʊpiːdɪ
orthopedy
ˌɔːθəʊˈpiːdɪ
overgreedy
ˌəʊvəˈɡriːdɪ
seedy
ˈsiːdɪ
speedy
ˈspiːdɪ
tweedy
ˈtwiːdɪ
ungreedy
ʌnˈɡriːdɪ
unheedy
ʌnˈhiːdɪ
weedy
ˈwiːdɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REEDY

reed warbler
reedbird
reedbuck
reeded
reeden
reeder
reedier
reediest
reedify
reedily
reediness
reeding
reedit
reedition
reedlike
reedling
reedman
reedstop
reeducative
reef

WORDS THAT END LIKE REEDY

alternative comedy
black comedy
Cape Kennedy
comedy
dramedy
Greek tragedy
herbal remedy
higgledy-piggledy
high comedy
Kennedy
light comedy
musical comedy
predy
raggedy
remedy
romantic comedy
scaredy
situation comedy
tragedy
tragicomedy

Synonyms and antonyms of reedy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «reedy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REEDY

Find out the translation of reedy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reedy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reedy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芦苇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reedy
570 millions of speakers

English

reedy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गन्ने का
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الريدي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пронзительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reedy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নলখালড়াতুল্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couvert de roseaux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Reedy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

reedy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

甲高い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

갈대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Reedy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mảnh khảnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாணற் செடிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुर करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sazlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

reedy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piskliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пронизливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Reedy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλαμιώνων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rietvleie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

reedy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

reedy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reedy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REEDY»

The term «reedy» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.735 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REEDY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «reedy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «reedy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reedy

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2 QUOTES WITH «REEDY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reedy.
1
Stan Getz
My dark sound could be heard across a room clearer than somebody with a reedy sound. It had more projection. My sound always seemed to fill a room.
2
Stevie Smith
I may be smelly and I may be old, Rough in my pebbles, reedy in my pools, But where my fish float by I bless their swimming, And I like the people to bathe in me especially women.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REEDY»

Discover the use of reedy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reedy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Words in the Dust
Hoping for a better life after the Taliban are driven from her Afghanistan home, Zulaikha dreams of getting along better with her difficult stepmother and having her cleft palate fixed before encountering intimidating changes in the form of ...
Trent Reedy, 2011
2
Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style, and Choices
Himalayan Bronzes focuses on a complete study of 340 medieval-period copper alloy sculptures from the Himalayan regions of Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Nepal, and Tibet.
Chandra L. Reedy, 1997
3
Principles of Experimental Design for Art Conservation ...
Principles of Experimental Design for Art Conservation Research, by Terry J. Reedy and Chandra L. Reedy, covers both practical and statistical aspects of experimental design, as well as laboratory experiments on art materials and clinical ...
Terry J. Reedy, Chandra L. Reedy, 1992
4
Offshore Structures: Design, Construction and Maintenance
The ultimate reference for selecting, operating and maintaining offshore structures, provides a road map for designing structures which will stand up even in the harshest environments.
Mohamed Abdallah El-Reedy, 2012
5
Lab Experiments in Introductory Chemistry
The manual contains laboratory experiments written specifically for the prep-chem lab, as well as for the general chemistry course. Available as a complete manual or custom published at http://custompub.whfreeman.com.
Phil Reedy, Donald J. Wink, Sharon Fetzer-Gislason, 2003
6
Construction Management for Industrial Projects
This book presents techniques for effective and successful project management across all phases of the project, covering all of the management tools and leadership skills for any industrial project.
Mohamed A. El-Reedy, 2012
7
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Memoir
The long-time Johnson aide and former presidential press secretary paints an incisive portrait of the two faces of Lyndon Johnson--the brilliant, inspiring political leader and the boorish, egotistical personality
George E. Reedy, 1982
8
Goat Diary
Goat Diary captures the essence of Hill Country living. It is more than the story of goat herding and cattle ranching-it is the story of the human spirit.
June Reedy, 2011
9
The Man in the Mirror: William Marion Reedy and His Magazine
Emily Dickinson, Stephen Crane, Ezra Pound, Edwin Arlington Robinson, Amy Lowell, Sara Teasdale, Carl Sandburg, and Vachel Lindsay are just a few of the writers whose works Reedy featured in his magazine.
‎1998
10
Hartmut Theodor Rose and James Patrick Reedy: Securities and ...
Reedy knew or should have known that the information he included in the updates was false. Reedy was vice president of GNR, the operator for the wells and, Rose's "second in command." Geo's geologists discussed decisions relating to the ...
Harold Loftin

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REEDY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reedy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Woman Dies After House Fire in Schuylkill County
The Schuylkill County Coroner identified the woman as Mildred Reedy, 61. Massive flames engulfed the front of the home on Chestnut Street near Saint Clair ... «wnep.com, Jul 15»
2
Duke Energy's solar plans include new Reedy Creek facility
Duke Energy Florida got the OK on Wednesday to build, own and operate a 5-megawatt solar facility that will serve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which ... «Orlando Business Journal, May 15»
3
Mike Reedy says Shawn Harrison failed to show leadership in 2015 …
Reedy says that Harrison failed to note in his Tribune piece that the only obligation that a member of the Florida Legislature has is to pass a budget, but says that ... «SaintPetersBlog, May 15»
4
Brenda W. Reedy
Brenda W. Reedy. VERONA – Brenda Faith (Weaver) Reedy, 53, wife of Arlie H. Reedy Jr., of 37 Jefferson St., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, at her ... «Staunton News Leader, May 15»
5
Duck Derby fills Reedy River with thousands of rubber ducks
The race will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Falls Park on the Reedy River. Copyright 2015 FOX Carolina (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved. «WHNS Greenville, May 15»
6
Girl who brought Reedy Rip'It to life reunites with old friend
Angela Hembree said she was just a bored 9-year-old student when she answered the call for a drawing contest and created the creature that would become ... «Greenville News, Apr 15»
7
American Cancer Society Announces Gary M. Reedy As Its Next …
Reedy joins the Society after serving as Worldwide Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy with Johnson & Johnson. He has more than three decades ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
8
Mom who stole $25000 from Little League spent money on nails …
Lonnie Annette Reedy was so trusted by other parents that she became president of Taborvilla Little League, but investigators believe she was secretly frittering ... «OregonLive.com, Feb 15»
9
Watch Thomas Rhett Cover Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man'
Rhett admitted that he and his bandmate Josh Reedy took a lot of time rehearsing “When I Was Your Man” before they hit the studio. “After soundcheck, I'd sit ... «Radio.com News, Jan 15»
10
Goose Creek football coach Chuck Reedy retires, ready to begin …
Saying there is never a good time to step away, Goose Creek head football coach Chuck Reedy announced his resignation Tuesday, ending a 13-year run and ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jan 15»

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