Synonyms

plaguy

American

[pley-gee] / ˈpleɪ gi /

Or plaguey

adjective

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

a plaguy pile of debts.

adverb

vexatiously or excessively.

The room is plaguy hot.

plaguy British

/ ˈpleɪɡɪ /

adjective

disagreeable or vexing

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adverb

disagreeably or annoyingly

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Other Word Forms

plaguily adverb

Etymology

Origin of plaguy

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

Example Sentences

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If "plaguy old generals," as Tad called them, took up his father's time, Tad blithefully did too.

From Time Magazine Archive

Upward, toward 100, noise becomes increasingly plaguy and bothersome.

From Time Magazine Archive

"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 "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman

As the prospective wife of Clovis the jewels were her own or soon would be, and with this plaguy revolution going on, to leave France was to be condemned to exile.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

I ain't at all sorry to change a little—them back seat's plaguy cramped up!

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

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