How Do You Spell BLACKLEGGING?

Pronunciation: [blˈaklɛɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The term "blacklegging" is often misspelled as "blackleging", "blackleging", or "blackleggin". This is because the second syllable of the word contains the letter "e" which is pronounced as a short "i" sound in English. The correct IPA transcription for "blacklegging" is /blækˈlɛɡɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable. This term is used to describe illegal or unauthorized workers who cross picket lines during strikes, and it is important to spell it correctly in order to communicate effectively about the topic.

BLACKLEGGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Blacklegging is a term that can hold different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Historically, blacklegging referred to the act of illegally purchasing, transporting, or selling goods, particularly alcohols, during the era of Prohibition in the United States. During this period between 1920 and 1933, the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages were banned, making blacklegging a prevalent illegal activity.

    In a broader sense, blacklegging can also refer to various forms of illegal or unethical behavior, primarily associated with defiance of rules or social norms. This term can be used to describe those who engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling, bootlegging, or trafficking prohibited substances.

    Furthermore, blacklegging can extend beyond illegal activities and pertain to individuals who act in opposition to a collective decision or a strike. In labor disputes, a blacklegger, also known as a scab, is an individual who continues to work or replaces striking workers during a labor strike. This term carries a negative connotation as it implies betrayal, opportunism, or lacking solidarity with fellow workers.

    Overall, blacklegging primarily signifies engaging in illegal or disruptive acts, and its usage varies based on the specific context, whether it relates to the unlawful sale of prohibited goods, violating societal norms, or undermining the collective power of organized labor.

Etymology of BLACKLEGGING

The word "blacklegging" originated from the 18th century practice of coal miners in the United Kingdom. During that time, coal miners went on strike to demand better working conditions and higher wages. However, some workers chose to continue working instead of joining the strike. These workers were called "blacklegs" because they were seen as going against the unity and solidarity of the striking miners.

The term "blacklegging" is derived from the practice of blackening one's face with coal dust to avoid being recognized by fellow miners and to continue working without being identified as a strikebreaker. This act of blackening the face became synonymous with betraying or crossing a picket line, and the term "blacklegging" was later used to describe anyone who engages in strikebreaking or betrays solidarity movements.

Conjugate verb Blacklegging

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you blackleg
we let´s blackleg

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blackleg

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

blacklegged

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I blackleg
you blackleg
he/she/it blacklegs
we blackleg
they blackleg

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blacklegging

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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