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Chalky vs Sandy - What's the difference?

chalky | sandy |

As an adjective chalky

is consisting of or containing chalk.

As a proper noun sandy is

a diminutive of the male given name alexander.

As a noun sandy is

(geordie|pejorative) shortened form of sand dancer.

chalky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Consisting of or containing chalk.
  • Resembling chalk in any way.

    • Related terms

    * chalkiness

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    sandy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Covered with sand.
  • Sprinkled with sand.
  • Like sand, especially in texture.
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  • Having the colour of sand.

    • Derived terms

    * Great Sandy Desert

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