leechy

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːtʃi

Etymology 1

From leech +‎ -y.

Adjective

leechy (comparative more leechy, superlative most leechy)

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a leech.
   • 1997, Hilary Bradt, Guide to Madagascar, page 57:

     Leeches are hermaphrodites but still have pretty exciting sex lives. To consummate their union they need to exchange packets of sperm. This is done either the conventional way via a leechy penis or by injection, allowing the sperm to make its way through the body tissues to find and fertilise the eggs.

2. (by extension, of a person) Parasitic.

Derived terms

• leechiness

Etymology 2

See leachy.

Adjective

leechy (comparative more leechy, superlative most leechy)

1. Misspelling of leachy.

Anagrams

• Cheely, lychee