aggie

1 of 2

noun (1)

ag·​gie ˈa-gē How to pronounce aggie (audio)
variants often Aggie
: an agricultural school or college
also : a student at such an institution

aggie

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a playing marble
specifically : agate sense 2b

Examples of aggie in a Sentence

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Noun
Aggies forward Rashaun Agee secured his 10th double-double of the season and was three assists away from his first triple-double. Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026 And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim. David Eckert, Houston Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2026 Rocak had 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and two blocks while making a career-best four 3-point shots to pace the Aggies. Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026 Griffen and Dominguez each hit a three-pointer to give the Aggies a 37-34 halftime advantage. Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

ag- (as in agricultural college, agricultural school) + -ie

Noun (2)

ag(ate) + -ie

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1902, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aggie was in 1896

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“Aggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggie. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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