eggs Meaning & Definition
/ɛɡz/
What Does Eggs Mean?
As a noun, eggs means plural of egg. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of egg. As a verb, it means To throw eggs at.
Word Facts for Eggs
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɛɡz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | egg |
Eggs Definition (Noun)
- plural of egg
Eggs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of egg
Noun
- An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.
- The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.
I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.
- The female primary cell, the ovum.
- Anything shaped like an egg, such as an Easter egg or a chocolate egg.
- A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, associated with an injury.
- (mildly) A Caucasian who behaves as if they were (East) Asian (from being "white" outside and "yellow" inside).
- A foolish or obnoxious person.
Shut up, you egg!
- A person, fellow.
bad egg
- A person who is regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, has not yet come out, or is in the early stages of transitioning.
- One of the blocks of data injected into a program's address space for use by certain forms of shellcode, such as "omelettes".
Verb
- To throw eggs at.
- To dip in or coat with beaten egg.
- To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.
After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise.
Verb
- To encourage, incite.
Synonyms of Eggs
Eggs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Eggs
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Eggs in a Sentence
I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.
Shut up, you egg!
bad egg
After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise.
Word Forms & Grammar
eggs
Words That Rhyme With Eggs
Pronouncing Eggs
The standard pronunciation of eggs is //ɛɡz//, spoken in 1 syllable.