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

He then scoffingly exclaimed, 'Why a be plaguy shy o'the sudden, Mistress Debby!' and, composedly turning upon his heel, began again to smack his horse, and whistle to the winds.

From The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

How provoking were these plaguy clouds over the moon.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis