| 释义 |
pug·gy
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 |