cadgy
Americanadjective
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cheerful; merry.
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amorous; wanton.
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(of animals) in rut.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cadgy
First recorded in 1715–25; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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I thought Mr. Croftangry was looking very cadgy when he came in to play a rubber with us last night.
From The Surgeon's Daughter by Scott, Walter, Sir
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