What does VUGGY mean?

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.