Meaning & use

Warty

adjective·Everyday

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Covered with or characterized by warts or wart-like bumps.

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The old toad had a warty, bumpy back that blended into the mud.

The pumpkin's warty skin made it stand out from the smoother ones at the market.

A note on using this word

While often used literally about skin or plants, "warty" can also be used humorously to describe anything rough, unattractive, or full of small imperfections.

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