ˈkȯrkē, ˈkȯ(ə)k-, -ki adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: cork (I) + -y
1. : resembling cork: as
a. : shriveled up : dry , withered
bind fast his corky arms — Shakespeare
b. : light or buoyant in spirits : lively , skittish
a jovial corky fellow
c. of cheese : firm, hard, without plasticity, and tending to break up under pressure
2.
a. of wine or brandy : corked
b. : peculiar to or suggestive of a beverage spoiled by corking
corky taste or odor
3. of dogs : compactly built and lively