ˈpithē, -thi, dial ˈpeth- adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English, from pithe, pith pith + -y — more at pith
1.
a.
(1) : of or resembling pith
a pithy substance
(2) : containing, filled with, or abounding in pith
pithy stems
b. chiefly Scotland : strong , vigorous
2.
a. : containing much meaning and substance in a terse concentrated form : brief and to the point : full of significance : meaty
a pithy proverb
a pithy summary
wrote several pithy chapters
b. : marked by the use of pithy speech or writing
a pithy speaker
a pithy style
Synonyms: see concise