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Plaguy

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Alternative spelling of plaguey..

Example Sentences

O hovv I curſed the cenſoriouſneſs of this plaguy triumvirate! A parſon, a milliner, and a mantua-maker! The tvvo latter, not more by buſineſs led to adorn the perſon, than generally by ſcandal to deſtroy the reputations of thoſe they have a mind to exerciſe their talents upon!
"None so deaf as those who won't hear. Now this plaguy old woman will keep me bawling for an hour; it's always so when I'm in a hurry."
He got so frightened about his plaguy soul, that he shrinked and sheered away from whales, for fear of after-claps, in case he got stove and went to Davy Jones.

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What does plaguy mean?

Plaguy means Alternative spelling of plaguey..

What is a synonym for plaguy?

Common synonyms include vexatious, vexing, galling, teasing.

What is the opposite of plaguy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use plaguy in a sentence?

O hovv I curſed the cenſoriouſneſs of this plaguy triumvirate! A parſon, a milliner, and a mantua-maker! The tvvo latter, not more by buſineſs led to adorn the perſon, than generally by ſcandal to deſtroy the reputations of thoſe they have a mind to exerciſe their talents upon!

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