pithy
/ˈpɪ θi/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) concise and full of meaning
Usage(s):
- The young senator was full of strong opinions and pithy wisecracks.
- Pithy little life's lessons keep coming at you when you are talking to someone like Robin Sharma.
- David's talk got front-page coverage, and his pithy conclusion on the climate change became the buzzword.
Quotes
- Ben Franklin would probably have "a lot of pithy remarks" about the need for an independent judiciary if he were around these days, retired US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor told a meeting of Pennsylvania judges and lawyers Wednesday.on Sep 19, 2007 By: Sandra Day O Connor Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- "It'sa pithy little tale we never had room for in the monthly," Ennis said, "starring Tommy Monaghan and drawn by John McCrea."on Apr 6, 2007 By: Garth Ennis Source: Terre Haute Tribune Star
- "You can't read too much into it," Baltimore defensive end Trevor Pryce said. "It's only three games. I wish I could say something poetic or some pithy dialogue with you all, but it's 3-0. It's not a lot."on Oct 3, 2009 By: Trevor Pryce Source: CBSSports.com
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