plaguy
or pla·guey
[pley-gee]Chiefly Northern U.S.
adjective
such as to plague, torment, or annoy; vexatious: a plaguy pile of debts.
adverb
vexatiously or excessively: The room is plaguy hot.
Origin of plaguy
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Related Words for plaguy
annoying, bothersome, burdensome, disagreeable, disappointing, disturbing, galling, irksome, irritating, mean, nagging, nettlesome, pesky, provoking, teasing, tormenting, troublesome, troublous, trying, uglyExamples from the Web for plaguy
Historical Examples of plaguy
If he's so plaguy neighborly why don't he ask me to go, too?
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln
"It's some plaguy boy," said Mrs. Mudge, her eyes blazing with anger.
Paul Prescott's ChargeHoratio Alger
"You're a plaguy sight too well dressed," returned Bickford.
The Young Acrobat of the Great North American CircusHoratio Alger Jr.
At last the Pope says to his Riv'rence, "I dunna what gev me this plaguy hiccup," says he.
Stories of ComedyVarious
"This comes of bringing their plaguy brats with them," said Uncle and Bagshaw.
Stories of ComedyVarious
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