noun

aggie

A-gee

Aggie (noun) means a playing marble made of, or resembling, agate. Example: “He won three aggies in the schoolyard game.”

noun

A playing marble made of, or resembling, agate.

"He won three aggies in the schoolyard game."

"The old tin was full of aggies and steelies."

A student or graduate of an agricultural college, especially (in the US) Texas A&M University.

"He's a proud Aggie who never misses a home game."

"The Aggies won the season opener."

How to use aggie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a small marble, or (capitalized) a student/fan of an agricultural college like Texas A&M.

When to use it

Informal in both senses.

Word forms

aggies plural, aggies plural, Aggies plural

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Etymology

From "agate" + the informal suffix "-ie."

Rhymes for aggie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aggie” mean?

The word “aggie” means a playing marble made of, or resembling, agate. In plain terms, either a small marble, or (capitalized) a student/fan of an agricultural college like Texas A&M.

How do you pronounce “aggie”?

“Aggie” is pronounced A-gee (/ˈæ.ɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “aggie” in a sentence?

Here is “aggie” used in a sentence: “He won three aggies in the schoolyard game.”

What part of speech is “aggie”?

“Aggie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “aggie” have?

“Aggie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a playing marble made of, or resembling, agate.