Stonesy

English

Etymology

From Stones +‎ -y.

Adjective

Stonesy (comparative more Stonesy, superlative most Stonesy)

1. (informal) Resembling or characteristic of The Rolling Stones, an English rock band formed in London in 1962.
   • 2004, CMJ New Music Report, number 872, page 6:

     It's even forgivable here when the band sometimes sounds as though they've phoned in the Stonesy swagger, because when they're on, the Hellacopters sound like the best garage rock/bar band in the world.

   • 2009, William Phillips, Brian Cogan, Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music, page 135:

     Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Kix's music combined a catchy AC/DC-influenced and somewhat Stonesy-sounding brand of rock with hooks, and a great live stage show.

Anagrams

• Stoneys, nystose