pithy means concise and meaningful.
pithy is pronounced /ˈpɪθi/.
Why “pithy” is a great word
Concise and forcefully meaningful in expression. From Middle English pithy, pythy, equivalent to pith (from Old English pitha, "the pith of plants") + -y ("characterized by"), with the figurative sense of "full of substance or significance" attested from the 1520s. Unlike "succinct," which emphasizes brevity alone, or "terse," which carries a whiff of curt brusqueness, pithy implies a potent concentration of meaning. It is the crisp snap of a green bean dense with flavor, the weight of a single ripe olive dark with brine, the warmth of a well-worn ax handle shaped to deliver force with the fewest motions. There is economy here, yes, but also marrow—the heaviest truths often travel light.
Etymology
From Middle English pithy, pythy, equivalent to pith + -y.
adj
- Concise and meaningful.
- Of, like, or abounding in pith; spongy or having small holes or pits.
- Vigorous, powerful, strong; substantial.