1. plural of corkiness; the quality or state of being corky (resembling cork in texture or properties)
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. plural of corkiness; instances or manifestations of being lively, spirited, or high-spirited
Usage: informal; dated

Examples

• The corkinesses of the various wood samples were tested for insulation properties.
• Despite the corkinesses of the old wine corks, they still sealed the bottles effectively.
• The material's corkinesses made it ideal for flotation devices.
• We noticed the corkinesses of the soil after the heavy rains had aerated it.