bone-dry
bone-dry
Definition
bone·-dry (bōn′drī′)
adjective
- dry as a bone that has lain exposed to the air; very dry
- absolutely abstaining from, or prohibiting the use of, alcoholic drinks
bone-dry
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- humor: You find yourself totally unable to resist his dark, bone-dry humor.
Browse dictionary entries near bone-dry
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