rooty \ˈrü]d.]ē, ˈru̇], ]t], ]i\adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English ruty, from rot, root, rut root + -y — more at root 1.: full or consisting of roots < rooty soil > 2.: similar to or of the quality of roots < a rooty fragrance of pine and moss and bracken — John Buchan >