I. ˈpəgē, -gi noun
( -es )
Etymology: pug (II) + -y (n. suffix)
1. : sweetheart , pet
2. Scotland : monkey
II. adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: pug (II) + -y (adjective suffix)
: puggish 2
III. adjective
Etymology: English dialect pug to sweat + -y
1. dialect England : perspiring or causing perspiration : sweaty
2. dialect Britain : clammy, damp, and sticky
tuberous plants won't do well in soggy, puggy soils — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin
IV. noun
also pug·gi ˈpəgē
( plural puggies )
Etymology: Hindi pagī, from pag foot
: tracker ; especially : a member of a caste in India trained to track criminals by their footprints