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cadgy

American  
[kaj-ee] / ˈkædʒ i /

adjective

Scot.

  1. cheerful; merry.

  2. amorous; wanton.

  3. (of animals) in rut.

Other Word Forms

  • cadgily adverb
  • cadginess noun

Etymology

Origin of cadgy

First recorded in 1715–25; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Sit down—sit down; the gudeman will be blythe to see you—ye nar saw him sae cadgy in your life; but we are to christen our bit wean the night, as ye will hae heard, and doubtless ye will stay and see the ordinance.

From Project Gutenberg

I thought Mr. Croftangry was looking very cadgy when he came in to play a rubber with us last night.

From Project Gutenberg

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