craggy

[ krag-ee ]
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adjective,crag·gi·er, crag·gi·est.
  1. full of crags.

  2. rugged; harsh; rough.

Origin of craggy

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at crag1, -y1
  • Also crag·ged [krag-id]. /ˈkræg ɪd/.

Other words from craggy

  • crag·gi·ly, crag·ged·ly, adverb
  • crag·gi·ness, crag·ged·ness, noun
  • un·crag·gy, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for craggy

craggy

US cragged (ˈkræɡɪd)

/ (ˈkræɡɪ) /


adjective-gier or -giest
  1. having many crags

  2. (of the face) rugged; rocklike

Derived forms of craggy

  • craggily, adverb
  • cragginess, noun

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