stagy
pronunciation
How to pronounce stagy in British English:
UK [ˈsteɪdʒi]
How to pronounce stagy in American English:
US [ˈstedʒi]
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- Adjective:
- having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality
Word Origin
- stagy (adj.)
- also stagey, 1845, from stage (n.) in the theatrical sense + -y (2). Related: Staginess.
Example
- 1. With a rather stagy flourish he left the room .
- 2. The room was decorated with stagy opulence .
- 3. I admit I was unfamiliar with mr. zero , but after seeing mr. tisci 's stagy clothes and spacey hats , I am now .
- 4. His last television show was little more than a stagy farewell in front of millions of viewers .