Definition of BEVY

bevy

Plural: bevies

Noun

  • A large group of a particular kind.
  • a large gathering of people of a particular type
    • "he was surrounded by a bevy of beauties in bathing attire"
    • "a bevy of young beach boys swarmed around him"
  • a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground)
    • "we were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks"
  • A group of animals, in particular quail.
  • A small group of persons, especially of girls and women.
  • A large group or collection.

Examples

  • I drew a bevy of vowels that were utterly useless for a bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly Anglo-Norman.

Scrabble Score: 12

bevy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bevy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bevy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

bevy: valid Words With Friends Word