aggie
|ag-gie|
B2
/ˈæɡi/
agricultural student
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggie' originates from the word 'agricultural,' specifically referring to students of agricultural colleges.
Historical Evolution
'aggie' was derived from the term 'agriculturalist' and became a colloquial term for students at agricultural colleges.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a type of marble, but over time it evolved to also mean a student of an agricultural college.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student or graduate of an agricultural college.
John is an aggie from Texas A&M University.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a marble made of agate or a similar material, used in children's games.
He won the game with his favorite aggie.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/30 03:06