plaguesome

[ pleyg-suhm ]

adjective

1. vexatious or troublesome.

Other Words From

• plaguesome·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of plaguesome¹

First recorded in 1820–30; plague + -some ¹

Example Sentences

"I dunno," said the plaguesome boy, looking at the address covertly.

From Project Gutenberg

The lawyer took good care to speak to none but his principals concerning that plaguesome deed of appointment.

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