cloudy

English

/ˈklaʊdi/, /ˈkɫaʊdi/, /ˈklaʊːdɪ/

adj
Definitions
  • Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.
  • Not transparent or clear.
  • Uncertain; unclear.
  • (computing) Using or relating to cloud computing.
  • (slang) shady; sketchy; suspicious

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cloudy (overcast, gloomy, rocky, dark, cloudy, also hilly) inherited from Old English clūdiġ (stony, rocky) suf from English cloud.

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cloud

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