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

She lived upon nothing but victuals and drink; And tho' victuals and drink were the chief of her diet, This plaguy old woman could never keep quiet.

From The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes by Various

Once upon a time, as the good old chronicler, Richard Johnson, relateth, Egypt was oppressed by a Dragon who made a plaguy to-do unless given a virgin daily for dinner.

From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel