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    Egg·y
    /ˈeɡē/

    adjective

    • 1. rich in or covered with egg: "many white wines go passably with eggy dishes"
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  3. May 13, 2024 · Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. eggy in American English. (ˈɛgi ) adjective. 1. containing eggs, often, specif., beaten eggs. eggy bread. 2. having the taste or smell of eggs. 3. smeared or covered with egg. eggy spoons. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

    • American

      Definition of 'eggy' Word Frequency. eggy in American...

    • Eggwash

      Cookery beaten egg, usually mixed with milk or water, for...

    • Eggwhisk

      3 meanings: → another word for eggbeater (sense 1) 1. Also...

    • Eggshell White

      A yellowish white colour.... Click for English...

    • Eglandular

      Having no glands.... Click for English pronunciations,...

    • Iris

      7 meanings: 1. the coloured muscular diaphragm that...

  4. While meaning "irritating," "annoying," "uncomfortable," or "awkward," the word typically describes a state of being and no longer bears a direct relation to actual eggs. For philological purposes, it can be noted that all these denotations date as far back as 1982, as used in Naperville, IL, USA.

  5. Jan 21, 2024 · Of or relating to an egg or eggs. Synonyms [ edit] (resembling eggs): egglike. Derived terms [ edit] egginess. eggy bread. Related terms [ edit] fried-eggy. Translations [ edit] ± relating to an egg or eggs. Etymology 2 [ edit] Adjective [ edit] eggy ( comparative eggier, superlative eggiest)

  6. What does the adjective eggy mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective eggy . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

  7. May 15, 2018 · What does eggy (slang) mean? See a translation. bellelaliiz. 15 May 2018. Thai. Does it mean ‘annoy’? See a translation. Dailon. 15 May 2018. English (UK) Eggy is when someone annoys you, not to the point of anger though, just frustrating. See a translation. 2 likes. Was this answer helpful? Hmm... (3) Useful (1) bellelaliiz. 15 May 2018. Thai.

  8. eggy: Covered with or <xref>dipped</xref> in egg. Leila, Grace & Amy: yes eggy is the word. of course I did not use it in the post since I didn't WANT to turn people off but I did indeed find it be grossly eggy.

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