adj
eggy
EH-gee
Eggy (adj) means Tasting, smelling, or looking of egg, or coated in egg. Example: “The French toast came out nicely eggy and golden.”
adj
1
Tasting, smelling, or looking of egg, or coated in egg.
"The French toast came out nicely eggy and golden."
"His breath was faintly eggy after breakfast."
2
(British, informal) Slightly annoyed or irritated.
"He got a bit eggy when I mentioned the missed deadline."
How to use eggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of egg flavor or texture — or, informally in the UK, mildly annoyed.
When to use it
The "annoyed" sense is casual British slang; keep it out of formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- eggier
- Superlative
- eggiest
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The French toast came out nicely _____ and golden.
Rhymes for eggy
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What does “eggy” mean?
The word “eggy” means tasting, smelling, or looking of egg, or coated in egg. In plain terms, full of egg flavor or texture — or, informally in the UK, mildly annoyed.
How do you pronounce “eggy”?
“Eggy” is pronounced EH-gee (/ˈɛɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “eggy” in a sentence?
Here is “eggy” used in a sentence: “The French toast came out nicely eggy and golden.”
What part of speech is “eggy”?
“Eggy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “eggy” have?
“Eggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tasting, smelling, or looking of egg, or coated in egg.
