sawdusty

\\ˈsȯ(ˌ)dəstē, -ti\ adjective

Etymology: sawdust (I) + -y

1. : filled with, resembling, or smelling of sawdust

the sawdusty, soapy-smelling dark of the shop — Angus Wilson

2. : lacking inherent interest or appeal : wearisome

the old formal, dogmatic, sawdusty conning of the grammar book — Eric Partridge

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/saw"dus'tee/, adj.

1. filled with or suggesting sawdust.

2. without profound meaning or interest; tiresome.

[1860-65; SAWDUST + -Y¹]

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sawˈdusty adjective

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Main Entry: ↑saw