Meaning & use
typy
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In animal breeding and showing, strongly displaying the characteristic physical features expected of a particular breed.
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The judge praised the young collie for being especially typy, with textbook proportions and coat.
Breeders aim to produce typy litters that clearly conform to the official breed standard.
A note on using this word
Specialist jargon among dog and livestock breeders, derived from 'type,' the set of features that define a breed standard.
Words with a similar meaning
true to type
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Words with an opposite meaning
atypical
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