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Egging Meaning in English

word · lemma: egg

Definición

'Egging' usually means encouraging someone to do something (often something bad), or literally throwing eggs at someone or something.

Uso & Matices

Often used in the phrase 'egging someone on' (encouraging, usually negatively). As a noun, 'an egging' means an act of throwing eggs (prank or protest). Don't confuse with making eggs (cooking). 'Egging' can sound informal or childish.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He got suspended for egging the principal’s car.

natural

She kept egging me on until I finally agreed.

natural

He is egging his friend on to skip school.

basic

The teens were caught egging houses last night.

basic

Stop egging him on—he might get in trouble.

basic

Everyone was egging her on to sing at the party.

natural