corky

/ˈkɔrki/

Definitions

1. adjective

lively and enthusiastic in a rather awkward or uncoordinated way

“She was a corky kid who always made us laugh with her silly antics.”

2. adjective

squirmy or fussy

“The baby was a corky eater, refusing to try new foods.”

3. noun

a small, short, and thick branch or twig of a tree

“The gardener carefully pruned the corky branch from the old oak tree.”

Synonyms

  • goofy
  • klutzy

Antonyms

  • coordinated
  • refined