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plaguy

American  
[pley-gee] / ˈpleɪ gi /
Or plaguey

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 British  
/ ˈpleɪɡɪ /

adjective

  1. disagreeable or vexing

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adverb

  1. disagreeably or annoyingly

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Other Word Forms

  • plaguily adverb

Etymology

Origin of plaguy

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

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