plaguy

American  

[pley-gee] / ˈpleɪ gi /

Or plaguey

adjective

1. such as to plague, torment, or annoy; vexatious.

   a plaguy pile of debts.

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adverb

1. vexatiously or excessively.

   The room is plaguy hot.

plaguy British  

/ ˈpleɪɡɪ /

adjective

1. disagreeable or vexing

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adverb

1. disagreeably or annoyingly

Other Word Forms

• plaguily adverb

Etymology

Origin of plaguy

First recorded in 1565–75; plague + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"When that plaguy Cutwater comes to tie us up, tell him I slipped out the door. Soon as he bounces off after me, I'll make a break for it."

From Literature

“I’ll be plagued if I can think of a plaguy thing he’s done for this town,” said Pollock testily.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, I s'pose we must try to let you have it a little less; but flour is plaguy dear any how, and I aint got none but rye.'

From Project Gutenberg

"With your leave, ma'am," said he, turning to Lady Washington, "I'll take this plaguy thing out of my mouth."

From Project Gutenberg

When I thought I had it—as is the way in dreams, you know, if you ever studied them—I couldn't get nearer to her than the plaguy old family coachman.

From Project Gutenberg