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plaguesome

[ pleyg-suhm ]

adjective

  1. vexatious or troublesome.


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Other Words From

  • plaguesome·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plaguesome1

First recorded in 1820–30; plague + -some 1

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Example Sentences

"I dunno," said the plaguesome boy, looking at the address covertly.

The lawyer took good care to speak to none but his principals concerning that plaguesome deed of appointment.

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