RHEUMY
Dictionary entry overview: What does rheumy mean? • RHEUMY (adjective)
The adjective RHEUMY has 2 senses:
1. moist, damp, wet (especially of air)
2. of or pertaining to arthritis
Familiarity information: RHEUMY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• RHEUMY (adjective)
Meaning:
Moist, damp, wet (especially of air)
Context example:
the raw and theumy damp of night air
Similar:
wet (covered or soaked with a liquid such as water)
Meaning:
Of or pertaining to arthritis
Synonyms:
arthritic; rheumatic; rheumatoid; rheumy; creaky
Context examples:
my creaky old joints / rheumy with age and grief
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
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