"chossy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more chossy [comparative], most chossy [superlative]
Etymology: From choss + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|choss|y}} choss + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} chossy (comparative more chossy, superlative most chossy)
  1. (climbing, of rock) Unsuitable for rock climbing, e.g. because it is too soft, unstable, or overgrown. Categories (topical): Climbing
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