adjective
General Slang
claggy
· adjective · geordie
Sticky, gluey, tacky to the touch.
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Sticky, gummy, unpleasantly tacky. Used of mud that won't shake off your boots, pastry that's gone wrong, hair after a swim, or any texture that clings when it shouldn't. Common across Northern England, strongest in the North East.
“The dough's gone all claggy — too much water.”
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claggy In A Sentence
The dough's gone all claggy — too much water.
Origin & Usage
From Middle English 'clag' (to stick, daub), Old Norse roots; survives mainly in Northern English dialect.
Variants
claggie
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What does claggy mean?
It describes something sticky, gluey, or tacky to the touch.
How do you use claggy in a sentence?
"The dough was too claggy and stuck to my fingers."
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