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Pronunciation: /ɛg/

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Definition of egg

verb

[with object] (egg someone on)
  • encourage someone to do something foolish or risky: he liked to boast and she would egg him on shamelessly

Origin:

Middle English: from Old Norse eggja 'incite'

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