The word PITHY has been bandied about here a lot lately. I thought someone had a lisp and was saying pissy, but I looked it up and it means succinct, pointed, meaty, concise. I like pithy! See, I can learn things from R&S!
2006-10-13 07:41:06 · 10 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I've found R&S very informative as well. Both fun and educational :)
2006-10-13 07:42:55 · answer #1 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
n. PIH-thee] Pithy, when used accurately, describes speech or writing that is short, direct, and memorable. Examples of pithy slogans are "Save the whales" and "Don't worry, be happy." Pithy is something that consists or abounds in pith. While pith refers to the white substance under the peel of a citrus fruit, it also means force or energy. Both pith and pithy are derived from the Old English pitha which is a variant on the German pith
2016-03-28 07:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I knew the meaning and many times I am--pithy. Also I can be succinct, concise and even terse. Abrupt suits me well too.
2006-10-13 07:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pithy
One entry found for pithy.
Main Entry: pithy
Pronunciation: 'pi-thE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): pith·i·er; -est
1 : consisting of or abounding in pith
2 : having substance and point : tersely cogent
synonym see CONCISE
- pith·i·ly /'pi-th&-lE/ adverb
- pith·i·ness /'pi-thE-n&s/ noun
2006-10-13 07:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concise and full of meaning; "welcomed her pithy comments"
2006-10-13 07:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
–adjective, 1. brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation.
2. of, like, or abounding in pith.
2006-10-13 07:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But, just what does the definintion of pithy have to do with religion and spirituality?
2006-10-13 07:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Concise & meaningful, yet brief.
2006-10-13 07:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by darkshadows9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill O'Reilly is real pithy.
2006-10-13 07:42:44 · answer #9 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pithy:
consistering of or abounding in pith.
~*~Allison~*~
2006-10-13 07:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by Allison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋