How Do You Spell PRIGGED?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪɡd] (IPA)

The word "prigged" is spelled with two "g" letters at the end, despite being pronounced with only one "g" sound. This can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of the word: /prɪɡd/. The "ɡd" combination represents what's known as a "pre-fortis clipping", where the sound of the second consonant is weakened due to its proximity to the first consonant. This explains why the word is not spelled as "priged", despite its pronunciation.

PRIGGED Meaning and Definition

1. Prigged (verb):

   Prigged is a past tense form of the verb "prig." It refers to the act of appropriating or pilfering something, especially in a sly or stealthy manner, without the owner's consent or knowledge. The term is often associated with taking or obtaining something dishonestly or deceptively, typically with the intention of personal gain.

   The action of prigging is commonly seen as morally wrong and dishonest. It involves the surreptitious or clandestine acquisition of items, possessions, ideas, or even someone else's work without proper authorization or acknowledgment. Prigging can occur in various contexts, including theft, plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of fraudulent behavior.

   Prigging can also extend beyond tangible objects and encompass the theft of intangible assets, such as intellectual property or creative ideas. In these instances, prigging often involves unlawfully claiming credit for someone else's work or appropriating their concepts or inventions.

   The term "prigged" may also be used metaphorically to describe situations where individuals exploit or take advantage of certain circumstances or systems in an unfair or manipulative manner. In such cases, the individuals may be described as having prigged a particular situation to their benefit.

   It is important to note that prigging is generally considered unethical and illegal, and those caught prigging may face legal consequences and damage to their reputation.

2. In slang, stolen.

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

Common Misspellings for PRIGGED

• Prmgged
• Prigeed

Etymology of PRIGGED

The word prigged originates from the verb prig, which is believed to have emerged from 17th-century English dialects. Its precise etymology is uncertain, but it is likely related to the Low German word pricken, meaning to stick or prick. Prig originally referred to a thief or pickpocket, with early use appearing primarily in criminal slang. Over time, the term evolved to have a broader meaning, indicating someone who behaves in an overly precise or self-righteous manner, especially in matters of moral conduct. The past tense form prigged is simply the past participle of prig.

Conjugate verb Prigged

CONDITIONAL

I would prigged

you would prigged

he/she/it would prigged

we would prigged

they would prigged

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 prigged

you would have prigged

he/she/it would have prigged

we would have prigged

they would have prigged

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