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plaguy

or pla·guey

[ pley-gee ]

adjective

  1. such as to plague, torment, or annoy; vexatious:

    a plaguy pile of debts.



adverb

  1. vexatiously or excessively:

    The room is plaguy hot.

plaguy

/ ˈpleɪɡɪ /

adjective

  1. disagreeable or vexing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adverb

  1. disagreeably or annoyingly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈplaguily, adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plaguy1

First recorded in 1565–75; plague + -y 1
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Example Sentences

"When that plaguy Cutwater comes to tie us up, tell him I slipped out the door. Soon as he bounces off after me, I'll make a break for it."

“I’ll be plagued if I can think of a plaguy thing he’s done for this town,” said Pollock testily.

Well, I s'pose we must try to let you have it a little less; but flour is plaguy dear any how, and I aint got none but rye.'

"With your leave, ma'am," said he, turning to Lady Washington, "I'll take this plaguy thing out of my mouth."

"I swow, Sally, you looked so plaguy handsome to day, that I wanted to eat you up."

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