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Definition of Pithy

Pithy
Pithy Pith"y, a. [Compar. Pithier; superl. Pithiest.] 1. Consisting wholly, or in part, of pith; abounding in pith; as, a pithy stem; a pithy fruit. 2. Having nervous energy; forceful; cogent. This pithy speech prevailed, and all agreed. --Dryden. In all these Goodman Fact was very short, but pithy. --Addison. Pithy gall (Zo["o]l.), a large, rough, furrowed, oblong gall, formed on blackberry canes by a small gallfly (Diastrophus nebulosus).

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- Pithys is a genus of insectivorous p****erine binds in the antbird family, (Thamnophilidae), found in the lowland forests of South America. The genus includes...
- joke that is delivered in a single line. A good one-liner is said to be pithyconcise and meaningful. Comedians and actors use this comedic method as...
- Spartans who were renowned for their verbal austerity and blunt, often pithy remarks. Laconia is bordered by Messenia to the west and Arcadia to the...
- The white-plumed antbird (Pithys albifrons) is a small species of insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical...
- inhabitants had a re****tion for verbal austerity and were famous for their often pithy remarks. A laconic phrase may be used for efficiency (as during military...
- performance "splendid", saying that she "hits just the right note between pithy and chummy". In 2013, Kendrick featured in the romantic comedy-drama Drinking...
- In addition to his columns on current affairs, Sarasohn is noted for his pithy and incisive restaurant reviews in The Oregonian. He also aut****d the books...
- are categorized as follows: Aphorism: a general, observational truth; "a pithy expression of wisdom or truth". Proverb, adage or saw: a widely known or...