Eggy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡi/

Definitions of eggy

adjective describing something as having the taste, smell, or texture of eggs

Example Sentences

A1 I like my eggs eggy.

A2 The omelette was too eggy for my taste.

B1 The scrambled eggs were perfectly eggy.

B2 The chef's specialty dish was a delicious eggy concoction.

C1 The eggy aroma filled the kitchen as the souffle baked in the oven.

C2 The gourmet restaurant served a sophisticated eggy dish that impressed even the most discerning diners.

Examples of eggy in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious eggy dish for breakfast.

informal I love eggy dishes, they're so tasty!

slang This eggy dish is off the chain!

figurative Her laughter was like a bubbly, eggy delight.

Grammatical Forms of eggy

• past tense: eggied
• plural: eggies
• comparative: eggier
• superlative: eggiest
• present tense: eggs
• future tense: will egg
• perfect tense: have egged
• continuous tense: is egging
• singular: eggy
• positive degree: eggy
• infinitive: to egg
• gerund: egging
• participle: egged

Origin and Evolution of eggy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'eggy' is derived from the Middle English word 'eggies', which itself comes from the Old Norse word 'eggja'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to eggs or egg-like qualities, the term 'eggy' has evolved to also refer to a person or thing that resembles an egg in shape or appearance, or has a similar texture or smell to eggs.