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pointy Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈpɔɪnti/

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Pointy as an Adjective

1

Pointed in shape; having a point or points.

2

In the Raku programming language: being a block or subroutine that acts as a closure accepting a list of parameters (denoted by the pointed arrow symbol ->).

a pointy sub; a pointy block

Pointy as a Noun

1

Any pointed object.

Pointy in a Sentence

a pointy sub; a pointy block

Word Forms & Grammar

pointy (comparative pointier, superlative pointiest)

pointy (plural pointies)

Words That Rhyme With Pointy

appointeejoin tjoint ejoint hepoint epoint hepoint tstandpoint heviewpoint he

Origin of Pointy

From point + -y.

Pointy: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/ˈpɔɪnti/
MeaningPointed in shape; having a point or points
Pluralpointies
Comparative / superlativepointier, pointiest

Questions People Ask About Pointy

Is pointy an adjective or a noun?

Pointy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of pointy?

The plural of pointy is pointies.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of pointy?

The comparative form is pointier and the superlative form is pointiest.