Meaning pithy
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pithy(adj.) concisely meaningful (My father’s long-winded explanation was a stark contrast to his usually pithy statements.)
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pithyconcise and full of meaning As Moore isolated finer points of the passing game, Keller in neat penmanship jotted down pithy phrases and punchy quotes, basic ideas and specific concepts. — New York Tim [..]
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pithyearly 14c., "strong, vigorous," from pith (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "full of substance or significance" is from 1520s; literal meaning "full of pith" not attested until 1560 [..]
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pithy(adj) concise and full of meaning
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pithy
Concise and meaningful.
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*: Mr. Lamb, on the contrary, being "native to the manner here," though he too has borrowed from previous sources, instead of availing himsel [..]
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