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Corkiness

Description:

Corkiness refers to the quality or state of being corky. It can describe something that is made of or resembles cork, or it can refer to a characteristic taste or smell of wine affected by cork. In a figurative sense, it can also represent the trait of having eccentricities or unusual behavior.

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Noun:

1. The quality of being made of or resembling cork.

Example: The corkiness of the bulletin board made it ideal for pinning up important notices.

2. The characteristic taste or smell in wine that is affected by a cork contaminant.

Example: The sommelier easily detect the corkiness in the bottle, indicating a flaw in the wine's quality.

3. A trait of having eccentricities or unusual behavior.

Example: Her corkiness, such as talking to plants, made her a unique and endearing individual.

Adjective:

1. (local) Describing something that is characteristic or typical of a specific locality.

Example: The restaurant serves a corkiness pizza that is only found in this area.

Adverb:

1. In a corky manner, exhibiting the qualities of cork.

Example: She walked across the room corkily, trying not to slip on the newly polished cork floor.

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