Word
matty
Phoneticsmat·ty
/ˈmæti/
Definition
adj. tangled or knotted together in a thick, messy way. You usually use this to describe hair or animal fur that has not been brushed.
adj. tangled or knotted into a thick, dense mass. Often describes unkempt hair, wool, or animal fur; frequently used as a synonym for 'matted' in specific dialects or informal contexts.
Examples
“The stray dog had very matty fur.”
“After a week of camping without a brush, her hair became quite matty and difficult to comb.”
“The sheep's wool was so matty from the damp winter that the shearers had to work with extreme caution to avoid nicking the skin.”
Examples
simple
“The stray dog had very matty fur.”
contextual
“After a week of camping without a brush, her hair became quite matty and difficult to comb.”
complex
“The sheep's wool was so matty from the damp winter that the shearers had to work with extreme caution to avoid nicking the skin.”
Usage
Often used interchangeably with 'matted'; typically precedes the noun it modifies.