stagy

stagy

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English stag(e)
English -y
English stagy

    From stag(e) + -y.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈsteɪd͡ʒi/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • Rhymes: -eɪdʒi

    Adjective

    stagy (comparative stagier or more stagy, superlative stagiest or most stagy)

    1. theatrical
      Synonyms: dramatic, histrionic, scenic, theatric, thespian
    2. unnaturally showy
      Synonyms: affected; see also Thesaurus:pretentious
    3. melodramatic; sensationalized
      Synonyms: ballyhooed, histrionic, overdramatic

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