Tigger
Tigger (noun) means an overly enthusiastic, bouncy, energetic person. Example: “Their new intern is a real Tigger, always bursting with energy.”
How to use Tigger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for someone who is bubbly, hyperactive, and always upbeat.
Informal, and often used affectionately.
Word forms
Tiggers plural, Tiggers plural
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Their new intern is a real _____, always bursting with energy.
Etymology
From Tigger, the bouncy tiger character created by A. A. Milne in the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Rhymes for Tigger
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What does “Tigger” mean?
The word “Tigger” means an overly enthusiastic, bouncy, energetic person. In plain terms, a nickname for someone who is bubbly, hyperactive, and always upbeat.
How do you pronounce “Tigger”?
“Tigger” is pronounced TIH-guh (/ˈtɪɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tigger” in a sentence?
Here is “Tigger” used in a sentence: “Their new intern is a real Tigger, always bursting with energy.”
What part of speech is “Tigger”?
“Tigger” is a noun.