adj
Meaning 1
Froglike.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: froggish, frogly, ranine
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
froggy
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɒɡi/
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/ˈfɹɑɡi/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɒɡi
adj
Meaning 2
Suffering from a frog in one's throat; hoarse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 3
Inclined to fight; aggressive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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adj
Meaning 4
Energetic or strong.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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noun
Meaning 5
A frog.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish, endearing
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noun
Meaning 6
A French person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ethnic, offensive, slur
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Synonyms: none provided
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History
Etymology
From frog + -y (suffix forming adjectives).
From frog + -y (suffix forming diminutives).