How Do You Spell PRIGGING?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "prigging" is spelled with two "g"s at the end, which can lead to confusion on how to pronounce it. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈprɪɡɪŋ/, where the stress goes on the first syllable "prig" and the "g" sounds like a hard "g" followed by a slight "ing" sound. It means to steal or pilfer something small, such as petty theft. Proper spelling and pronunciation of words are essential in clear communication, making phonetic transcriptions a helpful tool.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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PRIGGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Prigging is a term that refers to the act of stealing or pilfering small or insignificant items, typically done in a sly or sneaky manner. It is derived from the word "prig," which means a dishonest or deceitful person.

    The act of prigging often involves taking objects of little value, such as pens, paper clips, or other office supplies, without the owner's knowledge or permission. It may also involve taking small items from stores or shops without paying for them. Prigging is generally associated with petty theft or minor acts of pilfering, rather than more serious crimes.

    The term can also be used more broadly to describe someone who habitually steals or takes things that do not belong to them. In this sense, a prigger may be seen as someone who is deceitful, lacking in moral integrity, or prone to dishonest behavior.

    Prigging is generally considered to be unethical and illegal, as it involves taking things without permission or rightful ownership. It is frowned upon in society and can result in legal consequences if caught.

  2. In slang, thieving.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PRIGGING

  • prigin
  • priging
  • pregging
  • preging
  • origging
  • lrigging
  • 0rigging
  • peigging
  • pdigging
  • pfigging
  • ptigging
  • p5igging
  • p4igging
  • prugging
  • prjgging
  • prkgging
  • progging
  • pr9gging
  • pr8gging
  • prifging

Etymology of PRIGGING

The word "prigging" is derived from the verb "prig", which originated in 17th century England. "Prig" initially meant to steal or pilfer, especially in a sneaky or underhanded manner. The exact etymology of "prig" is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "pricken", meaning to puncture, or the Low German word "prickeln", meaning to pick or pilfer. Over time, the term "prig" expanded its meaning to include notions of self-righteousness, excessive moralistic behavior, or a person who behaves in an annoyingly proper or prudish manner. As a result, "prigging" came to describe the act of behaving like a prig or engaging in priggish behavior.

Conjugate verb Prigging

CONDITIONAL

I would prigging
you would prigging
he/she/it would prigging
we would prigging
they would prigging

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be prigging
you would be prigging
he/she/it would be prigging
we would be prigging
they would be prigging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prigging
you would have prigging
he/she/it would have prigging
we would have prigging
they would have prigging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been prigging
you would have been prigging
he/she/it would have been prigging
we would have been prigging
they would have been prigging

FUTURE

I will prig
you will prig
he/she/it will prig
we will prig
they will prig

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prigging
you will be prigging
he/she/it will be prigging
we will be prigging
they will be prigging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prigged
you will have prigged
he/she/it will have prigged
we will have prigged
they will have prigged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prigging
you will have been prigging
he/she/it will have been prigging
we will have been prigging
they will have been prigging

IMPERATIVE

you prig
we let´s prig

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prig

PAST

I prigged
you prigged
he/she/it prigged
we prigged
they prigged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prigging
you were prigging
he/she/it was prigging
we were prigging
they were prigging

PAST PARTICIPLE

prigged

PAST PERFECT

I had prigged
you had prigged
he/she/it had prigged
we had prigged
they had prigged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prigging
you had been prigging
he/she/it had been prigging
we had been prigging
they had been prigging

PRESENT

I prig
you prig
he/she/it prigs
we prig
they prig

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prigging
you are prigging
he/she/it is prigging
we are prigging
they are prigging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prigging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prigged
you have prigged
he/she/it has prigged
we have prigged
they have prigged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prigging
you have been prigging
he/she/it has been prigging
we have been prigging
they have been prigging

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