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corky

The correct spelling is corky.

How to pronounce corky

adjective

Say it like: Cor-kee

The correct spelling is corky. Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork. For example: "This wine smells a bit corky; get me another bottle."

Usage Examples

This wine smells a bit corky; get me another bottle.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork.
  2. 2.Consisting of, or like, cork; dry; shrivelled.

noun

  1. 1.A deep bruise, usually on the leg or buttock, caused by a blow; a haematoma.

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