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Egging: meaning, definitions and examples

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egging

 

[ หˆษ›ษกษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

throwing eggs

Egging refers to the act of throwing eggs at someone or something. It is often done as a form of vandalism or as a prank, especially during celebrations or protests. The action can damage property and lead to legal consequences. It is a common term in youth culture, particularly in the context of unruly behavior during festivities. The act of egging has been depicted in various forms of media, highlighting the rebellious aspect of such actions.

Synonyms

assault, prank, vandalism

Examples of usage

  • The kids were caught egging the school on Halloween.
  • They decided to indulge in some egging after the football game.
  • Egging houses is a prank that can get you in trouble.
  • During the protest, some people resorted to egging the government building.

Translations

Translations of the word "egging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ovos de galinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ เคธเฅ‡เคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eierwerfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar telur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะนั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ล“ufs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huevos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumurta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„๋ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vejce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vajcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธก่›‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jajca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ egg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huevos

Etymology

The term 'egging' originates from the use of eggs as a projectile in various forms of youthful antics and mischief. The practice likely emerged in the 19th century, as eggs became readily available and their shell structure made them apt for throwing without the need for complex tools. Initially, egging was primarily associated with celebrations, especially around Halloween, where it transformed into a ritualized form of vandalism or pranks. Over time, it became embedded in youth culture, with the term gaining traction in media and society. The slang usage of the term reflects not only the action of throwing but also a sense of rebellion and mischief associated with youth. The pattern of egg throwing can also relate to the sensation of messiness and chaos, making it a popular symbol for disruptive celebrations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,044, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.