I. adjective
or plaguy ˈplāgē, -gi chiefly dial ˈpleg-
Etymology: plague (I) + -y
chiefly dialect
1. : of, relating to, or afflicted with a plague
the plaguey fever came aboard — Ballad Book
2. : causing irritation or annoyance : troublesome
a plaguey newfangled safety rail — Architect & Building News
no … plaguey choice to be made — C.E.Montague
— often used as an intensive
no wonder the plaguey fools can't talk English — J.C.Lincoln
II. adverb
or plaguy “
: to a troublesome extent : excessively
it's so plaguey cold — Max Peacock