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Smoggy

Smoggy

See also: smoggy

English

Noun

Smoggy ‎(plural Smoggies)

  1. (sometimes pejorative) A person from Middlesbrough.

Usage notes

Originally considered to be offensive, but more recently has been adopted by the people of Middlesbrough when referring to themselves and in this context is no longer considered offensive.

smoggy

smoggy

See also: Smoggy

English

Adjective

smoggy ‎(comparative smoggier, superlative smoggiest)

  1. Having smog.
    It was a smoggy day in LA, but most days there have excessive smog by other people's standards.

Translations

Etymology

From smog, the fumes given off from large industrial areas and buildings, for which Middlesbrough is famous.

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