English word origin

Etymology of natty

Originally slang, perhaps related to natural.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

Smart and fashionable.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Originally slang, perhaps related to natural.

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Source etymology 2

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adj

Knotty.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Variant of knotty.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

noun

Someone whose muscle gains are natural and not aided by the use of steroids.

adj

Natural, as opposed to steroid enhanced.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of natural + -y.

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Source etymology 4

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adj

National.

noun

A national championship.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of national + -y.

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