Definition of spry Spry

/spɹajˈ/ - [spray] - spry

We found 5 definitions of spry from 5 different sources.

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What does spry mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

spry - moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"
  agile, nimble, quick
  active characterized by energetic activity; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • spry (Adjective)
    Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • spry (superl.)
    Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • spry
    sprī, adj. vigorous, lively, gay, pert. [Scand.; Sw. prov. sprygg, very active.]

Part of speech

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  • spry, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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