Tugged Meaning in English
word · lemma: tug
ˈtəɡd
TUHGD
tˈʌɡd
TUGD
Definition
Pulled something hard or suddenly, usually with a quick or strong movement.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for quick, small pulls, especially on objects, clothes, or hair. 'Tugged' sounds stronger or more sudden than 'pulled'. Often followed by 'at' (e.g., 'tugged at my sleeve'). Not very formal.
Spanish: tiró - jalóPortuguese (BR): puxouPortuguese (PT): puxouChinese (Simplified): 拉了Chinese (Traditional): 拉了Hindi: खींचाArabic: سحبBengali: টান দিল - জোরে টেনে ছিলRussian: дёрнул - потянул рывкомJapanese: 強く引っ張った - グイッと引いたVietnamese: giật - kéo mạnhKorean: 잡아당겼다 - 세게 끌었다Turkish: çekti - hızlıca çektiUrdu: زور سے کھینچاIndonesian: menarik dengan kuat - menarik tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
She tugged on the rope to test its strength.
basic
The child tugged at his mother's hand.
basic
He tugged his hat down over his ears.
basic
My dog tugged at the leash as soon as we got outside.
natural
She tugged at my sleeve to get my attention.
natural
I tugged the drawer open when it got stuck.
natural