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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

figgy

/ˈfɪɡi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
fig-gy
IPA
/ˈfɪɡi/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or like figs.

adj

Containing figs.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fig + -y. However, figgy pudding has a different origin; see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

figgier (comparative) figgiest (superlative)

Derived Forms

figginess

Phrases

figgy-dowdy figgy duff

Rhymes With

piggy ziggy twiggy jiggy biggy piggy wiggy dighi

Questions

How do you pronounce figgy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡi/.
What does figgy mean?
Of or like figs.
Where does figgy come from?
From fig + -y. However, figgy pudding has a different origin; see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

How to pronounce figgy

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “figgy”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɪɡi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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