Definitions

plaguy

[pley-gee] / ˈpleɪ gi /

ADJECTIVE

vexatious

Synonyms

WEAK

afflicting aggravating annoying bothersome burdensome disagreeable disappointing disturbing exasperating galling irksome irritating mean nagging nettlesome pesky provoking teasing tormenting troublesome troublous trying ugly unpleasant upsetting wicked worrisome worrying

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

Nay, faith, sir, I am not so good a schollard to say much, but I have a letter for you in my pouch, there's plaguy news in it, I can tell you that.

From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by Dryden, John

When I thought I had it—as is the way in dreams, you know, if you ever studied them—I couldn't get nearer to her than the plaguy old family coachman.

From Mathieu Ropars: et cetera by Young, William