aggie
word
Definition
Has two main meanings: (1) A marble made of agate or resembling agate, used in children's marble games. (2) Informal for a student or graduate of an agricultural college, especially Texas A&M University. The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Usage & Nuances
For the marble meaning: 'aggie' is short for 'agate' — these were prized marbles in traditional marble games. Less common today as marble games have declined, but still understood. For the university meaning: 'Aggie' (usually capitalized) refers especially to Texas A&M students/alumni/fans. 'Aggie' is also used at other agricultural universities (Utah State, UC Davis). Can also be short for the name Agatha or Agnes.
Example Sentences
She's a proud Aggie — she graduated from Texas A&M last year.
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The children were playing marbles, and the big aggie was the most coveted piece.
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He traded his favorite aggie for two glass marbles.
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My grandpa still has his collection of aggies from when he was a kid — some of them are really beautiful.
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Once an Aggie, always an Aggie — you should see how crazy they get on game day.
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I found an old aggie in the backyard — must have been there since the previous owners lived here.
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