FLINTY


Meaning of FLINTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈflin-tē ]

adjective

( flint·i·er ; -est )

Date: 1536

1. : resembling flint ; especially : stern , unyielding

flinty determination

2. : composed of or covered with flint

• flint·i·ly ˈflin-tə-lē adverb

• flint·i·ness ˈflin-tē-nəs noun

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