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

If dat preacher goes to run a bar agin me,” he says, “py golly, I makes no more moneys!

From Project Gutenberg

The next second, I had her helt clost in my arms, and her pretty haid was agin my breast.

From Project Gutenberg

Havin' Leander holdin' his hair give the boy an advantage—it was two hands agin one.

From Project Gutenberg

Lean up agin the doors o' public-'ouses, I do, and work 'ard at it!

From Project Gutenberg

Them's the very words I said; they all heard me; and the country may rot for all me—I'll never vote agin as long as I live.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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