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thrashy, a.
Brit. |ˈθraʃi|, U.S. |θræʃi|
[‹ thrash n.1 + -y suffix1.
The following example apparently shows an error for thrashing, which is the reading in subsequent editions of the text:
1745Swift Misc. X. 230 Now scolding at my Lady Eustace, Or thrashy [1755 thrasing] Babby in her new Stays. ]
1. orig. and chiefly Brit. Of a vehicle's engine: sounding harsh or forced, noisy.
1982Financial Times 11 Dec. 9/6 The venerable 3.4 litre in-line six cylinder engine became a bit thrashy if one tore up to high revolutions. 1990Which? Guide New & Used Cars June 15/1 Engine 750 difficult to start and keep running from cold. All harsh, thrashy when revved. 2000N.Y. Times 31 Dec. xii. 1/2 While the pushrod engine is thrashy compared with sweet-running Japanese power plants like those in the Toyota Camry, it returns competent acceleration and commendable fuel economy. 2005Journal (Newcastle) (Nexis) 16 July 56 Gear changing, using the five-speed box, is pretty slick and even on the motorway the Sirion didn't sound strained or thrashy.
2. Designating, resembling, or characteristic of thrash music or its performers; fast, loud, and harsh-sounding. Cf. thrash n.1 Additions e.
1984Los Angeles Times 14 Oct. 86 Compared to the relentlessly dirgy psychodrama of ‘My War’, ‘Slip It In’ is much more energetic, even thrashy at times. Black Flag is rocking out. 1991Music Paper Mar. 17/2 When I started thinking of having a band, I always envisioned it being sort of thrashy and punky and just a lot more alternative sounding. 2001M. Azerrad Our Band could be your Life v. 169 The band was gradually beginning to ditch their more thrashy material, alienating much of the hardcore segment of their audience. 2005USA Today (Nexis) 19 July (Life section) 6 d, The splendid title track is a muscular anthem, driven by a thrashy guitar. |