Maungy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Maungy is an adjective meaning (British, Yorkshire, especially of a child) Sulky, bad-tempered, or peevish.
Meaning
(British, Yorkshire, especially of a child) Sulky, bad-tempered, or peevish.
More Meanings
- Obsolete form of mangy.
Example Sentences
Lyke pygges and lyke hogges And lyke maungy dogges
Get thisen to bed, thee maungy little tyke, Aw've tell'd thee time an agean!
Synonyms for maungy
Depending on context, synonyms include mardy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gurly, manky, baity, snaggy, yampy, munting.
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