Definitions

1. adjective

infested or affected by hookworms, especially in a way that causes illness or disease

“The village was plagued with a hookwormy infestation, leading to widespread health issues among the residents.”

2. adjective

having the characteristics of a hookworm, such as being parasitic and causing harm to the host

“The hookwormy larvae were found in the contaminated water, posing a risk to human health.”