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单词 eggy
释义 I. eggy, a.1|ˈɛgɪ|
[f. egg + -y.]
a. Full of eggs, abounding in eggs. Also spec., as in quot. 1901.
b. Marked with stains of egg.
1709Rambl. Fuddle-Caps 7 So Eggy withal, that a man would have Sworn, He had just in the Pill'ry been taking a Turn.1901Farm, Field & Fireside 13 Dec. 357/3 If it has laid eggs, or is within a short time of laying, it is also detected. These birds are called ‘eggy’.1924Blackw. Mag. Feb. 249/2 Abdul brought his most welcome offering an eggy rice pudding.1929E. Bowen Last September iii. xix. 238 The sponge cake..was moist and eggy.1951J. B. Priestley Festival at Farbridge ii. ii. 263 You might push that eggy plate away then with your foot.
II. eggy, a.2 colloq. and dial.|ˈɛgɪ|
[f. egg v.1 + -y1.]
Annoyed, irritated.
1935J. T. Farrell Judgment Day vi. 131 That's why I feel so eggy. They probably saved this afternoon to give us the works.1966F. Shaw et al. Lern Yerself Scouse 73 Don get eggy.
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