Charry

/ˈtʃæri/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or containing charred material; having a dark, burnt appearance.

Etymology

From English char (to burn) plus -y suffix meaning 'having the quality of.' The root char comes from Old English cerran.

Kelly Says

Charry is a wonderfully specific word that captures that exact look of something partially burned—the way the edges turn black and brittle while the inside might still be salvageable.

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