bricky

bricky

A bricky path winds through the old garden.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to bricks: "bricky" describes something that pertains to, resembles, or is made of bricks. It often refers to the appearance, color, or texture of bricks.
    • Abundant in bricks: "bricky" can also describe a place or area that is full of bricks or covered with brick debris.

  2. Noun (rare, informal):

    • A brickmaker or bricklayer: In some dialects, "bricky" may refer to a person who works with bricks, such as a brickmaker or bricklayer.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The old factory had a bricky smell, like dust and mortar. (The odor was reminiscent of bricks.)
    • The wall was painted a dull bricky red. (The color resembled that of a brick.)
    • After the demolition, the ground was bricky with scattered fragments. (The ground was covered in broken bricks.)

  • Noun:

    • He worked as a bricky for forty years. (He was a bricklayer or brickmaker.)
Advanced Usage

  • "brickyard": a place where bricks are made or stored.

    • The brickyard was closed for repairs. (The facility for brick production was shut down.)

  • "bricky" as a color descriptor: Often used in informal or technical contexts to describe a specific shade of red-brown.

    • The sunset had a bricky hue. (The sky turned a reddish-brown color like brick.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Brick (n): a rectangular block of clay used in building.

    • The house was built with red bricks. (The building material was brick.)

  • Bricklayer (n): a person who builds with bricks.

    • The bricklayer finished the wall in one day. (The skilled worker completed the brickwork.)

  • Brickish (adj): somewhat like a brick in color or texture.

    • The soil had a brickish tint. (The earth was slightly brick-colored.)
Synonyms
  • Brick-like: resembling a brick in appearance or quality.
  • Brick-colored: having the red-brown hue of a brick.
  • Brick-strewn: covered with bricks or brick fragments.
Related Idioms
  • "To be bricky" (informal): to be sturdy or solid like a brick (rare usage).
    • His argument was bricky and hard to break. (His reasoning was strong and unyielding.)
Phrasal Verbs (none directly associated with "bricky")
  • No common phrasal verbs use "bricky" as a component.