"weevily" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more weevily [comparative], most weevily [superlative]
Etymology: From weevil + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weevil|y}} weevil + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} weevily (comparative more weevily, superlative most weevily)
  1. Infested with or containing weevils. Synonyms: weevilly

Alternative forms

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