adj
judgy
JUHD-zhee
Judgy (adj) means informal for judgmental; quick to disapprove. Example: “Stop being so judgy about my life choices.”
adj
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Informal for judgmental; quick to disapprove.
"Stop being so judgy about my life choices."
How to use judgy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slangy way of saying "judgmental."
When to use it
Informal — used in everyday speech rather than formal writing.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Comparative
- judgier
- Superlative
- judgiest
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Stop being so _____ about my life choices.
Etymology
From judge plus -y, an informal coinage from the late 2000s.
Rhymes for judgy
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What does “judgy” mean?
The word “judgy” means informal for judgmental; quick to disapprove. In plain terms, a casual, slangy way of saying "judgmental.".
How do you pronounce “judgy”?
“Judgy” is pronounced JUHD-zhee (/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “judgy” in a sentence?
Here is “judgy” used in a sentence: “Stop being so judgy about my life choices.”
What part of speech is “judgy”?
“Judgy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “judgy” come from?
The word “judgy” dates back to around 2000. From judge plus -y, an informal coinage from the late 2000s.
