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sweaty

UK/ˈswɛti/ US/ˈswɛɾi/ fairly common informal slang

adjective

1.

being wet with perspiration

  • “the perspiring runners”
  • “his sweating face”
  • “sweaty clothes”
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Origin

Influenced by the similarity of the spelling of sweety, and the humorous contrast between their meanings.

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