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Egging Meaning in English

word · lemma: egg

释义

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

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

He got suspended for egging the principal’s car.

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She kept egging me on until I finally agreed.

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He is egging his friend on to skip school.

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The teens were caught egging houses last night.

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Stop egging him on—he might get in trouble.

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Everyone was egging her on to sing at the party.

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