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Bilgy

Definition:

Bilgy is an adjective that refers to something that is foul or smelling of bile.

Senses:

1. Foul-tasting: Having an unpleasant taste similar to bile.

Example sentence: The spoiled milk left a bilgy flavor in my mouth.

2. Disgusting: Repugnant or revolting, often associated with a nauseating smell.

Example sentence: The trash bin emitted such a bilgy odor that I had to leave the room.

Usages:

Bilgy can be used either as a standalone adjective or in conjunction with other words to emphasize the unpleasant and repulsive nature of something.

Popular Usages:

1. Bilgy water: Refers to water that has become contaminated and smells or tastes unpleasant.

Example sentence: After three days of rain, the pond turned into a pool of bilgy water.

2. Bilgy air: Describes the air that is particularly fetid or has a strong stench.

Example sentence: The swamp was enveloped in a thick, bilgy air that made it hard to breathe.

Local Usages:

1. Bilgy fish: This term is typically used in coastal regions to describe fish that are unpalatable due to their foul taste.

Example sentence: The locals warned me not to eat the bilgy fish caught from these waters.

2. Bilgy smell: Used in certain local dialects to indicate an extremely repugnant or nauseating smell.

Example sentence: The pile of rotting garbage emitted a bilgy smell that could be detected from miles away.

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