Putty

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'pÊŒti/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒti

Origin

From French potée.

Full definition of putty

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling putty.

Noun

1. A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.
2. Any of a range of similar substances.

Derived terms

• putty in someone's hands

Verb

1. (transitive) to fix something using putty