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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- aggies
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Etymology
From "agate" + the informal suffix "-ie."
Rhymes for aggie
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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.
