wingy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who has an amputated arm or arms.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He was crippled in one leg, which fact accounted for his moniker, for on the Road a lame man is a gimpy; even as a one-armed man is a wingy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who has a wing position.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wingy” mean?
One who has an amputated arm or arms.
Is “wingy” formal or informal?
wingy is generally slang.