In a manner that is haggish; in a way resembling or characteristic of a hag.
From 'haggish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' which converts adjectives to adverbs. This follows standard English word formation patterns.
Adding '-ly' to adjectives to make adverbs is one of English's most productive word-making tools—it lets us describe how something is done, which is why 'haggishly' feels natural even if it's rarely written.
Derives from 'haggish,' inheriting gendered bias in describing women's behavior or appearance as hostile or unsettling.
Avoid as a descriptor. Use specifics: 'brusquely,' 'coldly,' or describe actions rather than apply gendered character judgment.
["brusquely","curtly","coldly"]
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