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cadgy

adjective
\ˈkajē, -aaj-, -i\

Definition of cadgy 

1 chiefly Scottish : cheerful, merry

2 dialectal : sexually excited : in rut : amorous

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First Known Use of cadgy

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for cadgy

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