Claggy

//ˈklæɡi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sticky or tacky.
  2. 2
    Adhesive, having coal clinging to it.
  3. 3
    Having mineralised earth or other deposit adhered to it.

Synonyms

All synonyms
adhesiveagglutinativepuggystickablestickytenacious

Etymology

From clag + -y.

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