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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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

They are plaguy mad just now, as you say, but they’ll be madder by-and-by.

From Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West by Mitford, Bertram