Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

claggy

Adjective
/ˈklæɡi/
Definition
Claggy refers to something that is sticky, thick, or difficult to clean off, particularly when wet.
Examples
  • The claggy mud stuck to my boots, making it hard to walk.
  • After the rain, the roads were claggy and challenging to navigate.
  • The dough was too claggy to form into neat shapes.
Meaning
The term claggy often describes mud or substances that adhere to surfaces, making them hard to remove.
Synonyms
  • Sticky
  • Tacky
  • Sludgy
  • Viscous