woody
gb/wˈʊdi/ us/wˈʊdi/
B2
English
~ 8800
erdős, fás, fás szárú, tölgyfás, áll a farka, merevedés
B2
1
erdős
A2
Usage pattern:
a woody [area/place/hillside]
The cabin was hidden in a woody valley far from the main road.
A kunyhó egy erdős völgyben rejtőzött, messze a főúttól.
They hiked through a woody area before reaching the open fields.
Erdős területen túráztak, mielőtt kiértek a nyílt mezőkre.
Satellite images show that the region is far more woody than it was fifty years ago.
Learner examples
We walked through a woody area near the town.
Egy erdős területen sétáltunk a város közelében.
Many animals live in the woody hills behind the village.
Sok állat él a falu mögötti erdős dombokon.
The park has a woody part and a large open field.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *wood* instead of *woody* to describe land (e.g., '*a wood area*'). Use *woody* or, more commonly, *wooded* to describe land with many trees, and *wood* to describe the material or the forest itself.
Meaning
covered with trees; wooded
Collocations
woody area
|woody hillside
|woody slopes
|woody vegetation
|woody landscape
|woody valley
Synonyms
wooded (The most direct synonym; slightly more common in descriptions of landscapes and maps.)
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forest(ed) (Suggests denser and usually larger tree coverage than 'woody'.)
Antonyms
treeless (Direct opposite, focusing on the lack of trees on the land.)
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open (Suggests land without trees, such as fields or grassland.)
Themes
nature
|geography
Definition
Describes land that has many trees, like a small forest.
Describing an area of land that is covered with trees or has a lot of woodland.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[a] woody [plant/stem/shrub]
Roses are woody plants that can live for many years if properly cared for.
A rózsák fás szárú növények, amelyek megfelelő gondozással sok évig élhetnek.
As the seedling matures, its stem becomes thicker and woody.
Ahogy a magonc fejlődik, a szára megvastagszik és elfásodik.
The forest floor was dotted with small woody shrubs and saplings.
Learner examples
A tree is a woody plant.
A fa fás szárú növény.
This flower has a soft stem, but that bush has a woody stem.
Ennek a virágnak puha szára van, annak a bokornak viszont fás a szára.
Some garden plants die each year, but woody plants can live for a long time.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *woody* with *wooden*. *Woody* is used for living plants or plant tissue, while *wooden* usually describes objects made from processed wood (a wooden table, a wooden chair).
Meaning
having hard, wood-like stems
Collocations
woody plants
|woody stems
|woody shrub
|woody tissue
|woody vegetation
|woody growth
Synonyms
ligneous (A technical, scientific term used mainly in botany instead of in everyday speech.)
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hard-stemmed (More descriptive and informal; less common as a fixed term.)
Antonyms
herbaceous (Technical botanical opposite, describing plants with soft, non-woody stems.)
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soft-stemmed (Plain descriptive opposite used in non-technical contexts.)
Themes
nature
|science
Definition
Describes plants that have hard stems like a tree or bush, not soft green stems like many flowers.
Describing plants or plant parts that have hard, wood-like stems or tissue, rather than soft, green, flexible ones.
B2
3
fás
B2
Usage pattern:
a woody [carrot/asparagus/stalk]
The asparagus was overcooked and had turned woody at the ends.
A spárgát túlfőzték, és a vége fás lett.
Peel away the woody outer layer of the broccoli stem before slicing it.
Szeletelés előtt hámozd le a brokkoli szárának fás külső rétegét.
Older carrots can develop a woody core that many cooks remove.
Learner examples
These green beans are too woody to eat.
Ezek a zöldbabok túl fásak ahhoz, hogy megegyük őket.
Cut off the woody part at the bottom of the asparagus.
Vágd le a spárga alján lévő fás részt.
The soup tastes bad because the carrots are old and woody.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use *woody* to praise a food's strong flavor. In food descriptions, *woody* is almost always negative and refers to an unpleasant hard, stringy texture, not a good taste.
Meaning
tough and fibrous like wood (food)
Collocations
woody asparagus
|woody carrots
|woody stems
|woody texture
|dry and woody
Synonyms
fibrous (Emphasizes stringiness more than hardness; slightly more neutral and technical-sounding.)
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tough (A broader word for food that is hard to chew; does not always suggest a wood-like texture.)
Antonyms
tender (Common food word describing something soft and easy to chew.)
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juicy (Opposite in mouthfeel; suggests moist, pleasant texture.)
Themes
food
|daily_life
|food_drink
Definition
Describes food that is hard, dry, and stringy, and feels like wood when you chew it.
Describing food, especially vegetables, that has become tough, stringy, and unpleasant to eat, as if it were wood.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
a woody [flavor/aroma/wine]
The Chardonnay has a distinctly woody character from long barrel aging.
Ebben a chardonnay-ban a hosszú hordós érlelés miatt határozottan fás jelleg érezhető.
Some drinkers find the wine too woody, masking the fruit flavors.
Egyesek szerint a bor túl fás, és ez elnyomja a gyümölcsös ízeket.
The whisky's woody notes come from years spent in oak casks.
Learner examples
This wine has a strong woody taste from the barrel.
Ennek a bornak erős, hordóból származó fás íze van.
I like red wine that is fruity, not too woody.
Az olyan vörösbort szeretem, amely gyümölcsös, és nem túl fás.
The whisky smells woody because it was in an oak barrel.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume *woody* in tasting notes is always negative. In specialist contexts it can be positive or negative; the tone depends on the speaker or writer.
Meaning
having a flavor of wood or oak
Collocations
woody notes
|woody aroma
|woody flavors
|slightly woody
|overly woody
|woody character
Synonyms
oaky (Common specialist tasting term, especially for wine and whiskey; more specific than *woody*.)
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wood-infused (Descriptive and less technical, but not a fixed tasting term.)
Antonyms
fresh (In tasting notes, suggests clean, bright flavors without heavy barrel influence.)
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fruity (Common contrasting tasting note, emphasizing fruit flavors over wood-derived ones.)
Themes
food
|drinks
|food_drink
Definition
Describes a drink, often wine or whisky, that tastes or smells a bit like wood because it was kept in wooden barrels.
Describing the flavor or aroma of a drink or food, especially wine or spirits, that has taken on noticeable characteristics from being aged or stored in wooden barrels.
C1
TECHNICAL
5
fás
C1
Usage pattern:
a woody [tone/sound/bass]
Jazz players love the rich, woody tone of this upright bass.
A jazz-zenészek imádják ennek a nagybőgőnek a gazdag, fás tónusát.
The engineer adjusted the mic position to capture a more woody sound from the acoustic guitar.
A hangmérnök úgy állította be a mikrofont, hogy fásabb hangzást rögzítsen az akusztikus gitárból.
These speakers give the piano a natural, slightly woody character.
Learner examples
The old guitar has a warm, woody sound.
A régi gitárnak meleg, fás hangja van.
I like a deep, woody bass in music.
Szeretem a mély, fás basszust a zenében.
This drum is metal, so its sound is sharp, not woody.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *woody* is negative because it literally relates to wood. In music and audio, *woody* is usually a positive, specialist term praising a natural, warm sound.
Meaning
having a warm, wooden-sounding tone
Collocations
woody tone
|woody sound
|woody timbre
|deep and woody
|warm, woody bass
Synonyms
warm (Very common audio term; slightly broader and less specific than *woody*.)
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earthy (Suggests natural, unpolished quality; sometimes overlaps with *woody* in music talk.)
Antonyms
bright (Audio term for sounds with more treble and sharpness, opposite in tone color to *woody*.)
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tinny (Describes thin, metallic sound, contrasting with the depth and resonance of *woody*.)
Themes
music
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Describes sound that is warm, soft, and natural, like the sound of a wooden guitar or drum.
Describing a sound, especially from a musical instrument or speaker, that is warm, rounded, and resonant, resembling the natural tone of vibrating wood.
NOUN
C1
VULGAR
6
áll a farka
C1
merevedés
B2
Usage pattern:
get/have [a] woody
He was embarrassed because he suddenly got a woody in the middle of class.
Zavarba jött, mert óra közben hirtelen felállt a farka.
Jokes about having a woody are common in some teen movies.
Egyes tinifilmekben gyakoriak az olyan poénok, amelyek arról szólnak, hogy valakinek áll a farka.
The scene was cut from the film because it included a crude line about getting a woody.
Learner examples
The word *woody* for an erection is very informal and rude.
A *woody* szó merevedés jelentésben nagyon bizalmas és durva.
Do not use the word *woody* in polite conversation.
Ne használd a *woody* szót udvarias beszélgetésben.
Teen movies sometimes use the word *woody* as a joke.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this word is playful and harmless because it is used in movies or among friends. In many situations it is still considered vulgar or childish and should be avoided in polite or professional contexts.
Meaning
slang: an erection (penis)
Collocations
get a woody
|have a woody
|give someone a woody
|sporting a woody
Synonyms
hard-on (Very common slang with the same meaning; also vulgar and used mainly in spoken or very informal contexts.)
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boner (Another frequent slang term; can sound more childish or humorous.)
Antonyms
flaccid (Medical/technical term describing a penis that is soft and not erect.)
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soft (Plain everyday opposite, focusing on the absence of stiffness.)
Themes
sexuality
|slang
|body
|health
Definition
Very informal and rude slang word for a hard penis when a man is sexually excited.
Very informal and vulgar slang for a penis that is stiff because of sexual arousal.
Grammar
Dictionary form
woody
IPA
GB/wˈʊdi/
US/wˈʊdi/
Syllables & stress
woody (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (woody)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: woody
- Comparative: woodier
- Superlative: woodiest
Word family
Expressions
get a woody
1/ɡˈɛt ə wˈʊdi/
idiom
vulgar
to get an erection (slang)
To have the penis become hard because someone is sexually excited; very informal and rude slang.
Examples
- He joked that he always gets a woody when he sees her.
- The line about getting a woody was removed to make the show less explicit.
have a woody
1/hˈæv ə wˈʊdi/
idiom
vulgar
to have an erection (slang)
To be in a state where the penis is hard because of sexual excitement; very informal and rude slang.
Examples
- He was clearly having a woody and tried to hide it under the table.
- Teen comedies often have jokes about guys having a woody at the wrong time.
sport a woody
1/spˈɔɹt ə wˈʊdi/
idiom
vulgar
to obviously have an erection
To clearly or openly have a hard penis because of sexual excitement, so that other people can notice; very informal and rude slang.
Examples
- The character was obviously sporting a woody, which was played for laughs in the scene.
- He felt awkward, worried he might be sporting a woody in his tight jeans.