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Definition of egging someone on

egg on

verb - transitive

  • to antagonize into further action.

    Last edited on Apr 05 2004. Submitted by Joe C. on Apr 05 2004.

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Other terms relating to 'egg':

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Definitions include: to be embarrassed.
Definitions include: money saved up, usually to buy a home.
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Other terms relating to 'on':

Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
Definitions include: See on (one's) plate.
Definitions include: useless.
Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
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Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
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Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
Definitions include: to be involved with.
Definitions include: to be present in large numbers.

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