Plaguy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of plaguey. alt-of, alternative

    "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!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    causing irritation or annoyance wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a pernicious or annoying manner wordnet

Synonyms

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annoyingannoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesome

Example

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"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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