5 letter words ending in GY

Midgy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

a. (noun) a small biting fly, especially a midge or no-see-um.
b. (adjective) relating to or characteristic of midges.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɪdʒi/
UK: /ˈmɪdʒi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "midgy" is a colloquial term used mainly in Scotland and Northern England. It is derived from the word "midge," which refers to a small biting fly that is common in these regions. The term is used both as a noun to describe the insect and as an adjective to describe something that is characteristic of midges or their behavior.

5. Synonyms:

gnat, mosquito, no-see-um, sandfly

6. Related Words:

midge, smidg, digly, dimly

7. Example Sentences:

a. The midgy bites were driving her crazy.
b. The midgy evening air was thick with the sound of buzzing insects.
c. The midgy weather made it impossible to enjoy the outdoors.

Pongy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

Having a strong, unpleasant smell; malodorous.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈpɑn.dʒi/

UK: /ˈpɒn.dʒi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "pongy" originated in the UK and is commonly used in British English. It is a colloquial term used to describe something that emits a strong, unpleasant smell. The word is believed to have originated from the word "pong," which means a strong, unpleasant smell.

5. Synonyms:

Malodorous, smelly, stinky, fetid, noxious, putrid.

6. Related Words:

Pongs, ponce, punch, punky, puffs.

7. Example Sentences:

• The cheese was so pogy that they had to throw it away.
• The gym locker room had a pongy smell.
• He walked into the room and immediately noticed the pongy odor.
• The garbage was left out for too long and now it smells pongy.
• After a few days of not showering, he started to smell pongy.

Word: vuggy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

• (geology) Containing or characterized by vugs, small cavities or pores in rock or ore.
• (informal) Full of holes or gaps.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈvʌɡi/
• UK: /ˈvʌɡi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The term "vuggy" originated from the word "vug," which is a small cavity or pore in rock or ore. It is primarily used in geology to describe rocks or ores that contain these small cavities. However, it is also used informally to describe anything that is full of holes or gaps.

5. Synonyms:

• porous
• holey
• perforated
• pitted

6. Related Words:

• gauzy
• veggy
• vogue

7. Example Sentences:

• The vuggy rocks contained numerous small crystals.
• The old sweater was so vuggy that it was falling apart.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Constantly complaining or finding fault, especially in a petty or nagging way.
2. Causing annoyance or irritation by persistent fault-finding or petty criticism.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈnæɡi/
• UK: /ˈnaɡi/

Origin and Usage

The origin of "naggy" is unclear, but it likely comes from the word "nag," meaning "to annoy or irritate by persistent fault-finding or petty criticism." "Naggy" is used to describe a person who is constantly complaining or finding fault, especially in a petty or nagging way. It can also be used to describe something that causes annoyance or irritation by persistent fault-finding or petty criticism.

Synonyms

• annoying
• irritating
• complaining
• fault-finding
• petty

Related Words

• angry
• gabby
• gummy
• muggy
• raggy

Example Sentences

1. She was known for her naggy personality and constant complaints about everything.
2. The naggy tone of his voice grated on her nerves.
3. Her naggy behavior was starting to wear on everyone around her.

Word: foggy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

1. Full of or having thick fog; misty.
2. Unclear or vague, as in thought or expression.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfɑɡi/
• UK: /ˈfɒɡi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "foggy" originated from the Middle English word "foggye" which means "covered with fog". It has been in use since the 16th century. "Foggy" is commonly used to describe weather conditions that are misty or hazy. It can also be used to describe an unclear or vague thought or expression.

5. Synonyms:

• Misty
• Hazy
• Cloudy
• Obscured
• Unclear

6. Related Words:

• Cloud
• Misty
• Haze
• Dense
• Gloom

7. Example Sentences:

1. The city was enveloped in a foggy mist that made it difficult to see.
2. His thoughts were foggy and he couldn make a clear decision.