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egging

The correct spelling is egging.

How to pronounce egging

verb

IPA: /ˈɛɡɪŋ/

Say it like: Egj-ing

The correct spelling is egging. To throw eggs at. For example: "After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise."

Usage Examples

After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To throw eggs at.
  2. 2.To dip in or coat with beaten egg.
  3. 3.To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.
  4. 4.To encourage, incite.

noun

  1. 1.The act of pelting with eggs.

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