corkiness|ˈkɔːkɪnɪs| [f. corky + -ness.] State or quality of being ‘corky’, in different senses. 1846–55Carpenter Princ. Human Physiol. §408 (L.) A feeling of freedom and lightness (or ‘corkiness’) of the limbs.1865AthenæumNo. 1956. 558/1 The prevalent ‘corkiness’ of his [a painter's] manner.