wavy

¹

[wey-vee]

adjective

wavier, waviest 

1. curving alternately in opposite directions; undulating.

   a wavy course;

   wavy hair.

2. abounding in or characterized by waves.

   the wavy sea.

3. resembling or suggesting waves.

   a cotton material with a wavy pattern.

4. vibrating or tremulous; wavering; unsteady.

wavy

²

[wey-vee]

noun

plural

wavies 

1. wavey.

wavy

/ ˈweɪvɪ /

adjective

1. abounding in or full of waves

2. moving or proceeding in waves or undulations

3. (of hair) set in or having waves and curls

4. unstable or wavering

Other Word Forms

• wavily adverb
• waviness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of wavy¹

First recorded in 1555–65; wave + -y ¹

Example Sentences

And Squiggles, a female who leaves wavy tracks in the sand.

From Los Angeles Times

With his wavy brown hair and self-described cheeky vibe, Jowsey applied to multiple reality shows, eventually landing a role on “Too Hot to Handle.”

From Los Angeles Times

At Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty, Julia Fox wore a mesh dress with only long wavy hair to cover some of her modesty.

From BBC

The striped socks of the Wicked Witch of the East show up as wavy versions in Shiz University uniforms.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by the captivating Southern California landscape, she began decorating her ceramics with colorful, wavy sunset patterns and rainbows and clean lines and drips inspired by the Midcentury Modern architecture of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coiled www.thesaurus.com
• curly 
• curved www.thesaurus.com
• sinuous 

When To Use

What does wavy mean?

Popularized by hip-hop artist Max B, wavy is slang for something "cool," "chill," or "excellent."