figgy

[ fig-ee ]

adjective

, fig·gi·er, fig·gi·est.

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

Just as Maggie is radically make, so is figgy related to fake.

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A plum-cake is always called a figgy cake in Devonshire, where raisins are denominated figs, and hence the term.

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Madge Figgy tried hard to laugh away their fears and cheer them up.

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Madge Figgy, as you already know, spent most of her life in injuring someone.

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One particularly stormy day, Madge Figgy sat in her great chair in high glee.

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