agin

[ uh-gin ]

preposition

, Dialect.

1. against; opposed to.

agin

/ əˈɡɪn /

preposition

1. an informal, facetious, or dialect word for against

Word History and Origins

Origin of agin¹

First recorded in 1815–25; again

Word History and Origins

Origin of agin¹

C19: from obsolete again against

Example Sentences

FTW means “for the win” But to fans’ never-ending chagrin It’s not hard to foresee That our WFT Will have gone FTL yet agin.

From Washington Post

I sent them aboot their business pretty quick; but as just after a fog closed in on us I felt a wee bit as they did anent something, though I wouldn’t say it was agin the big box.

From Literature

High-stakes test flights are treated to this enhanced replay, but so are other moments: Stucky having dinner at home with his second wife, Cheryl Agin, or reading a Facebook message from Dillon.

From Washington Post

Members return to campus every year for homecoming, calling themselves the Agin’ Ragin’ Cajuns, to hold a meeting, share a meal and watch the football game together.

From Washington Times

She keeps coming back to Lafayette as often as she can, now as an Agin’ Ragin’ Cajun.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• antithetical
• conflicting
• contrary
• incompatible
• inconsistent
• paradoxical