claggy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
Etymology
From clag + -y.
Meanings
- (of mud, qualifier:tar; glue or the like; tar; glue or the like) Sticky or tacky.
- (of a roof in a mine) Adhesive, having coal clinging to it.
- (of a coin) Having mineralised earth or other deposit adhered to it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| claggier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| claggiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
tenacious · agglutinative (sticky)