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noun

egging

EH-gihng

Egging (noun) means the act of throwing eggs at someone or something, often as vandalism or a prank. Example: “The egging of the house caused quite a mess to clean up.”

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The act of throwing eggs at someone or something, often as vandalism or a prank.
"The egging of the house caused quite a mess to clean up."

How to use egging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThrowing eggs at a person, house, or car, usually as a prank or act of vandalism.

Common pairings
egging incident

Word forms

eggings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “egging” mean?

The word “egging” means the act of throwing eggs at someone or something, often as vandalism or a prank. In plain terms, throwing eggs at a person, house, or car, usually as a prank or act of vandalism.

How do you pronounce “egging”?

“Egging” is pronounced EH-gihng (/ˈɛɡɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “egging” in a sentence?

Here is “egging” used in a sentence: “The egging of the house caused quite a mess to clean up.”

What part of speech is “egging”?

“Egging” is a noun.

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