noun Uncommon

tagging

TA-gihng

Tagging (noun) means the act of labeling something, whether attaching a physical tag, adding a keyword online, or spray-painting graffiti signatures. Example: “Photo tagging makes it easy to find pictures of specific people.”

noun

The act of labeling something, whether attaching a physical tag, adding a keyword online, or spray-painting graffiti signatures.

"Photo tagging makes it easy to find pictures of specific people."

"The building had been hit by tagging several times that year."

How to Use Tagging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe activity of adding tags — labels, keywords, mentions, or graffiti signatures.

Common pairings

photo tagging graffiti tagging

Word Forms

taggings plural

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Photo _____ makes it easy to find pictures of specific people.

Rhymes for tagging

lagging nagging bagging sagging gagging wagging ragging dragging bragging shagging

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “tagging” mean?

The word “tagging” means the act of labeling something, whether attaching a physical tag, adding a keyword online, or spray-painting graffiti signatures. In plain terms, the activity of adding tags — labels, keywords, mentions, or graffiti signatures.

How do you pronounce “tagging”?

“Tagging” is pronounced TA-gihng (/ˈtæɡɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tagging” in a sentence?

Here is “tagging” used in a sentence: “Photo tagging makes it easy to find pictures of specific people.”

What part of speech is “tagging”?

“Tagging” is a noun.

Is “tagging” a common word?

“Tagging” is an uncommon word in modern English.