judgy

English

Alternative forms

• judgey

Etymology

judge +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒi/
• Rhymes: -ʌdʒi

Adjective

judgy (comparative judgier, superlative judgiest)

1. (informal) Inclined to make judgments; judgmental.
   • 2011, Megan McCafferty, Bumped, page 276:

     I can't blame her for thinking this way. Because until very recently, I had bought into it all too. “Don't get all judgy, Mel," she says.

   • 2012, Anne Regan, Animal Magnetism, page 126:

     Riley lowered his eyebrows and crossed his arms and tried to look non-judgy even if he felt a little judgy.

Derived terms

• judgy-pants

Translations

Inclined to make judgments; judgmental

• German: beurteilend (de), verurteilend (de)