"caginess" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cagy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cagy|ness}} cagy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} caginess (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being cagey. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions

Alternative forms

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