figgy

[fig-ee]

adjective

figgier, figgiest 

1. containing figs: fig.

   a figgy cake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of figgy¹

First recorded in 1540–50; fig ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Shop manager Figgy Chambers said people were "really appreciative", adding: "Uniform is really expensive to buy these days, and it's difficult to find it mid-year, so we have decided to offer it all year round so people can come and get a cardigan or something".

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No figgy pudding or, God forbid, baked ham, but black-and-white cookies, lox and bagels, brisket, latkes, babka and kichel.

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Of those two Figgy plays among her competitors, claiming in her interview that she wants to offer a feeling of safety to people on this ride with her in the hopes they’ll do the same for her.

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Kayley Williams was walking above Thor's Cave with her sprocker spaniel, Figgy, when the dog fell off a path just after 06:00 BST.

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Ms Williams said it was an "unbelievable" feeling when she was reunited with Figgy, who was not seriously harmed.

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