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egged

 

[ ɛɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

encourage, provoke

The term 'egged' primarily refers to the act of encouraging or inciting someone to take action, often in a mischievous or reckless manner. It is commonly used in scenarios where someone is pushed to do something they might not otherwise do, such as engaging in a dare or a risky behavior. The term can also refer to the act of throwing eggs at someone or something as a form of protest or harassment. This usage has become popular in both playful and negative contexts.

Synonyms

encourage, incite, provoke, urge

Examples of usage

  • She egged him on to try the extreme sport.
  • The crowd egged the performer to do another stunt.
  • They were egged on by their friends to play a prank.
  • He was egged into making a rash decision.
Context #2 | Verb

throw, protest

In a more literal sense, 'egged' can denote the act of throwing eggs at a person or object, often as a form of protest, vandalism, or celebration. This type of behavior is typically associated with expressing disdain or mocking the target. It can occur during political protests, sports events, or even as part of festive activities, where throwing eggs might symbolize an act of rebellion or festive cheer.

Synonyms

hurl, launch, toss

Examples of usage

  • The fans egged the rival team's bus during the game.
  • Students were seen egging the candidate's office in protest.
  • During the festival, people egged each other in good fun.
  • The artist's exhibit was egged by critics for its controversial themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "egged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encorujado

🇮🇳 अंडे से भरा हुआ

🇩🇪 eingeggert

🇮🇩 diberi telur

🇺🇦 загнаний в кут

🇵🇱 naciskany

🇯🇵 卵を持った

🇫🇷 coincé

🇪🇸 presionado

🇹🇷 yumurtalı

🇰🇷 알이 있는

🇸🇦 محشور

🇨🇿 nacpaný

🇸🇰 nacpaný

🇨🇳 被压迫的

🇸🇮 pritisnjen

🇮🇸 eggjaður

🇰🇿 жұмыртқамен толтырылған

🇬🇪 ბუდიანად

🇦🇿 yumurtalı

🇲🇽 presionado

Word origin

The word 'egg' derives from the Old English 'æg,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*ajja' and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European '*ajō,' meaning 'to lay eggs.' The figurative use of the word 'egged' evolved to signify the act of enticing, which likely emerged from the cultural and social practices of encouraging certain behaviors, similar to how eggs represent beginning and potential in various cultures. The slang use of 'egging on' has been documented in English since the late 19th century, meaning to spur someone to action. This duality of meaning, both literal and metaphorical, reflects the rich tapestry of English's evolution, blending playful and serious contexts into a versatile term.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,071 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.