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Main meanings of mungy in English

: mungy1mungy2

mungy1

(also mungi)

Pronunciation /ˈmʌn(d)ʒi/

adjective

dialect British

  • Of weather: muggy, close.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). Origin unknown. Perhaps related to mug, mug, muggish, muggy.

Main meanings of mungy in English

: mungy1mungy2

mungy2

Pronunciation /ˈmʌŋi/

adjective

informal North American

  • Unpleasantly messy, soiled, or dirty.

Origin

1980s. Probably from mung + -y.