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Meaning of 'plaguy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Plaguy [ a.]
- Vexatious; troublesome; tormenting; as, a plaguy horse. [Colloq.] Also used adverbially; as, "He is so plaguy proud."

Meaning of 'plaguy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . plaguy [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in a disagreeable manner
Example in sentence:
  • it's so plaguey cold!;
  • `I took no harm from the journey, thank you,' she said disagreeably
2 . plaguy [ s]
Meaning (2):
- causing irritation or annoyance
Example in sentence:
  • a pesky mosquito;
  • a plaguey newfangled safety catch;
  • a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him;
  • a vexatious child;
  • aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport;
  • an irritating delay;
  • found it galling to have to ask permission;
  • it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong;
  • nettlesome paperwork;
  • swarms of pestering gnats;
  • tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork

Nearby Words:

placability placable placableness placard placarded placarding placate placated placating placation

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