Definition of "reedy" [reed•y]

• Full of reeds. (adjective)
• Made of reeds. (adjective)
• Resembling a reed, especially in being thin or fragile: "reedy businessmen in severe three-piece business suits” ( Jimmy Breslin). (adjective)
• Music Having a tone like that of a reed instrument. (adjective)

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• "I was winding down what I wanted to say and I looked out over the group and even though they were smiling and nodding and immensely gracious, it struck me just how very reedy is my voice."
• "He performs badly under pressure and has a thin reedy weak voice which does not exactly inspire confidence."
• "I flinched, and he gritted his teeth, breathing in short, reedy gasps."