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

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."

(British, informal) Slightly annoyed or irritated.

"He got a bit eggy when I mentioned the missed deadline."

How to use eggy

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

eggier comparative, eggier comparative, eggiest superlative, eggiest superlative

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Rhymes for eggy

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Frequently asked questions

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.