First Known Use: 1728
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muggy
adjective mug·gy \ˈmə-gē\
: unpleasantly warm and humid
mug·gi·ermug·gi·est
Full Definition of MUGGY
: being warm, damp, and close
— mug·gi·ness \ˈmə-gē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of MUGGY
English dialect mug drizzle
MUGGY Defined for Kids
muggy
adjective mug·gy \ˈmə-gē\
mug·gi·ermug·gi·est
Definition of MUGGY for Kids
: being very warm and humid <muggy weather>
— mug·gi·ness noun
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