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claggy

/ˈklæɡi/

claggy adjective: sticky or tacky.

Adjective

claggy (comparative claggier, superlative claggiest)

  1. (tar, glue or the like) Sticky or tacky.
  2. Adhesive, having coal clinging to it.
  3. Having mineralised earth or other deposit adhered to it.

Synonyms of claggy

Forms of claggy

comparativeclaggier
superlativeclaggiest

Origin of claggy

From clag + -y.

Questions about claggy

What does claggy mean?
Claggy means sticky or tacky.
What part of speech is claggy?
Claggy is an adjective.
How do you pronounce claggy?
Claggy is pronounced /ˈklæɡi/.

Words near claggy in the dictionary

  1. claggier
  2. claggiest
  3. clagging
  4. Claggs
  5. claggum
  6. claggy
  7. Claghorn
  8. Claghorns
  9. clagnut
  10. clagnuts
  11. clags

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