Meaning & use

judgy

adjective·Everyday

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Inclined to judge others harshly or disapprovingly; excessively critical.

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She gave me such a judgy look when I ordered dessert.

Try not to be judgy about how other parents raise their kids.

A note on using this word

An informal coinage from 'judge,' popular in casual speech and social media since the 2000s.

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acceptingnonjudgmental

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