researchy

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adjective

Characterized by research, especially the serious investigation of a subject.

“Michelle's new job is researchy.”

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Meanings

adjectiveresearchy (comparative more researchy, superlative most researchy)

comparative more researchy · superlative most researchy

  1. colloquialhumorousnonstandardCharacterized by research, especially the serious investigation of a subject.

    Michelle's new job is researchy.

  2. colloquialderogatorynonstandardHaving little or no known practical application.

    The committee agreed that the project had merit, but was too researchy and should have lower priority than more practical projects.

Origin

From research + -y.

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researchy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/researchy

MLA

“researchy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/researchy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “researchy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/researchy.

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