adjective
- superlative form of hedgy; most evasive, noncommittal, or reluctant to take a clear position
- superlative form of hedgy; having the most hedges or resembling hedges most closely
Usage: informal; often used to describe speech, answers, or behavior that avoids directness
Usage: literal sense; less common than the figurative sense
Examples
- His hedgiest response came when asked directly about the company's financial losses.
- The politician gave the hedgiest answer possible, avoiding any commitment to a specific policy.
- Of all the witnesses, she provided the hedgiest testimony, constantly qualifying her statements.
- The hedgiest part of the property was the overgrown border along the old fence.
- His hedgiest comments suggested he knew more than he was willing to reveal.