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davy

 

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Noun davy has 1 sense
  1. Davy, Humphrey Davy, Sir Humphrey Davy - English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
    --1 is a kind of chemist

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Davy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A nickname for David.

Usage: The name "Davy" is commonly used as a casual or affectionate form of the name David.

Example Sentence: My friend, whose full name is David, prefers to be called Davy by his family.


Sense 2: A mythical creature in folklore.

Usage: The term "Davy" is also used to describe a legendary creature mentioned in local folklore.

Example Sentence: According to the local legends, the mysterious Davy lurked in the shadows of the forest.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Used to refer to something that is popular or well-liked.

Example Sentence: These days, superhero movies are quite davy among the younger audience.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To do something in a skillful or impressive manner.

Usage: The term "davy" is sometimes used as a colloquial verb to describe the act of doing something skillfully or impressively.

Example Sentence: He davyed his guitar solo, leaving the crowd in awe.


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