What is the meaning of plaguey?

adjective

  • Likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease.
    • usage: "a pestilential malignancy in the air- Jonathan Swift; "plaguey fevers"
  • Causing irritation or annoyance.
    • usage: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"

adverb

  • In a disagreeable manner.
    • usage: "it's so plaguey cold"
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