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/play"gee/, Chiefly Northern U.S.adj.1. such as to plague, torment, or annoy; vexatious: a plaguy pile of debts.adv.2. vexatiously or excessively: The room is plaguy hot.Also, plaguey.[1565-75; PLAGUE + -Y1]
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Plaguy — Pla guy, a. Vexatious; troublesome; tormenting; as, a plaguy horse. [Colloq.] Also used adverbially; as, He is so plaguy proud. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plaguy — or plaguey [plā′gē] adj. [Informal or Dial.] annoying; vexatious; disagreeable adv. annoyingly; disagreeably: also plaguily … English World dictionary
plaguy — pla•guy or pla•guey [[t]ˈpleɪ gi[/t]] adj. dial. such as to plague, torment, or annoy; vexatious: a plaguy pile of debts[/ex] • Etymology: 1565–75 … From formal English to slang
plaguy — I adjective causing irritation or annoyance tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport found it galling to have to ask permission an irritating delay nettlesome paperwork a… … Useful english dictionary
plaguy — adjective see plaguey … New Collegiate Dictionary
plaguy — adjective Causing annoyance or bother, irritating Syn: annoying, irritating, troublesome … Wiktionary
plaguy — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. annoying, vexatious, disagreeable; see disturbing . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) also plaguey adjective Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations: annoying, bothersome, galling, irksome, irritating,… … English dictionary for students
plaguy — adj. annoying, irritating; bothersome, harassing … English contemporary dictionary
plaguy — [ pleɪgi] (also plaguey) adjective informal troublesome; annoying … English new terms dictionary
plaguy — a. (Colloq.) Vexatious, troublesome, tormenting, annoying, wearisome … New dictionary of synonyms
