Adjective
/wɜːrmi/
The word "wormy" describes something that is characterized by the presence of worms or resembles worms in some way. It can denote an actual infestation of worms (such as in some fruits or vegetables) or can be used metaphorically to describe something that is corrupt or morally dubious.
"Wormy" is moderately used in English, particularly in both oral and written contexts. It is more commonly encountered in spoken language when referring to food and agriculture, but can also appear in literature, especially in descriptions.
Это яблоко выглядит червивым, так что я, пожалуй, выберу другое.
After a week of rain, the garden became incredibly wormy.
После недели дождей сад стал невероятно червивым.
His wormy behavior in the negotiations really disappointed everyone.
While "wormy" is not commonly used in a wide range of idiomatic expressions, it can appear in specific phrases related to bad conditions or situations. Here are some illustrative examples:
I feel wormy about our new project.
"A wormy deal" refers to a deal that is suspected to have hidden problems or is morally questionable.
We backed out of that wormy deal once we learned all the details.
"Wormy excuses" refers to insincere or dubious reasons given for not doing something.
The term "wormy" comes from the noun "worm" with the suffix "-y," which indicates qualities or characteristics. "Worm" is derived from Old English "wyrm," which referred to a serpent or snake and later became associated with the concept of small, creeping creatures.