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Meaning of clammy
The primary meaning of the word "clammy" is relating to or resembling clam or having a cold and damp quality.
Etymology of clammy
The word "clammy" has its roots in the Old English word "clam" which referred to a type of shellfish, and the suffix "-y" which is used to form adjectives, the word has been in use since the 14th century to describe something that is cold, damp, and unpleasantly sticky.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having a cold, damp, and unpleasantly sticky quality
- * Feeling or looking unpleasantly cold and damp
Usage Examples
- The clammy walls of the cave made it an unpleasant place to explore
- * After the long run, his shirt was clammy with sweat
- * The air in the basement was clammy and musty