Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spuggy
Noun
/ˈspʌɡi/
Definition
A term used primarily in the North of England to refer to a sparrow.
Examples
- The children watched as the spuggies flitted from tree to tree in the park.
- We often fed spuggies by scattering breadcrumbs on the ground.
- On a sunny afternoon, the spuggies sang merrily, adding life to the quiet street.
Meaning
In a colloquial context, ‘spuggy’ denotes a small, often cheeky bird that is commonly found in urban areas. It can also be used informally to describe a person who is small or delicate in build.
Synonyms
- sparrow
- little bird
- avian
