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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Meaning of burly
adjective
- (usually of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular. Example: He’s a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener.
- (East End of London) Great, amazing, unbelievable. Example: Kimi Räikkönen is a burly Formula 1 driver.
- (surf culture and/or Southern California) Of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both. Example: That wave was burly! (i.e. large, dangerous and difficult to ride)
adjective
- Full of burls or knots; knotty.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.