spuggy
spug (spʊɡ)
/ (ˈspʊɡɪ) /
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noun plural spuggies or spugs
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Word Origin for spuggy
variant of Scottish sprug, of obscure origin
Words nearby spuggy
spud-bashing, spudder, spuddle, Spud Island, spue, spuggy, spuky, spumante, spume, spumescent, spumone
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Example sentences from the Web for spuggy
In the evening we received our first batch of pay, and dining magnificently at a hotel, took tearful leave of Huggie and Spuggy.
Adventures of a Despatch Rider|W. H. L. WatsonSpuggy, George, and Orr went off to Paris for new bicycles, and we were left short-handed again.
Adventures of a Despatch Rider|W. H. L. WatsonSpuggy found a "friend," and together we obtained a good wash.
Adventures of a Despatch Rider|W. H. L. Watson