Maungy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of mangy. alt-of, obsolete

    "Lyke pygges and lyke hogges And lyke maungy dogges"

  2. 2
    Sulky, bad-tempered, or peevish. British, Yorkshire, especially

    "Get thisen to bed, thee maungy little tyke, Aw've tell'd thee time an agean!"

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mardy

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"Lyke pygges and lyke hogges And lyke maungy dogges"

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