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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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

I was held up in the Doldrums, and water was running plaguy short; 'water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink,' as that poetry fellow says.

From The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas by Strang, Mrs. Herbert

She lived upon nothing but victuals and drink; And tho' victuals and drink were the chief of her diet, This plaguy old woman could never keep quiet.

From The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes by Various