Daggly

/ˈdæɡli/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to daggle; muddy, wet, and bedraggled; shabby or unkempt.

Etymology

From daggle plus -ly suffix forming adjectives (similar to ragged, tangled). Describes something prone to or characterized by getting muddy and wet.

Kelly Says

The adjective 'daggly' shows how English uses -ly not just for adverbs but for adjectives too—it's a remnant of older grammar patterns that show how dynamic Old and Middle English was!

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