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earthy

earth·y [ úrthee ] (comparative earth·i·er, superlative earth·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. like soil: relating to or consisting of soil

2. not squeamish or pretentious: having or showing a hearty, cheerful, no-nonsense acceptance of the realities and facts of life

3. somewhat indecent: crude and coarse
earthy humor


earth·i·ly adverb
earth·i·ness noun
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