adjective
General Slang
maungy
MAWN-jee · adjective · informal
Whiny, sulky or bad-tempered.
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Definitions
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Sulky, miserable or given to whining, especially of a child. Yorkshire/Northern dialect.
“He's gone all maungy 'cause he's tired.”
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maungy In A Sentence
He's gone all maungy 'cause he's tired.
Origin & Usage
Northern English dialect, related to 'mangy'/'moan'.
Variants
mawngy
People Also Ask
What does 'maungy' mean?
It means whiny, sulky or bad-tempered, especially said of a tired child.
Where does 'maungy' come from?
It's a Northern English dialect word, related to 'mangy' and 'moan'.
Where is 'maungy' used?
It's heard across Yorkshire and Northern England.
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