What does WANEY mean?

Waney

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a rough or uneven edge or surface; unevenly or partially rounded.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈweɪni/ UK: /ˈweɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "waney" is derived from the Middle English word "wanie" which means uneven or lacking in symmetry. The word "waney" is primarily used in the UK and is not commonly used in the US. It is often used to describe the uneven or partially rounded edges of wood.

Synonyms: Uneven, rough, jagged, irregular, asymmetrical.

Related Words: Wanly, waned, wanze, wanks, wanky.

Example Sentences:

• The carpenter used a waney piece of wood to create a rustic look for the table.
• The edges of the old wooden door were waney and uneven.
• The stone wall had a waney surface that added character to the garden.