adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or like figs.

   "This cake has a figgy taste."

2. 2
   Containing figs.

Example

More examples

"This medlar cheese tastes figgy."

Etymology

From fig + -y. However, figgy pudding has a different origin; see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

Related phrases

figgy dufffiggy-dowdy

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