cadgy

[kaj-ee]

adjective

Scot.

1. cheerful; merry.

2. amorous; wanton.

3. (of animals) in rut.

Other Word Forms

• cadgily adverb
• cadginess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cadgy¹

First recorded in 1715–25; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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.

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

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