Pronunciation: [tˈʌɡd] (IPA) 
The word "tugged" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription /tʌɡd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, similar to "uh." The "g" is hard, producing a sharp, explosive sound. The "ed" at the end is pronounced with a "d" sound, as in "day." When spoken aloud, "tugged" sounds like "tuhgd." This verb refers to the act of pulling something with force or speed, as in "She tugged on the rope to raise the sail."
Tugged is a verb form of the word "tug," which refers to exerting a strong, forceful pulling or dragging action on something. When someone tugs on an object or material, they do so with a swift, vigorous, or jerky movement, applying force to move or dislodge the item.
The action of tugging typically involves using one's hands, fingers, or arms to pull on an object in a determined or vigorous manner. It often implies a physical effort to move something that is stubbornly or firmly attached or entangled, requiring the application of strength and persistence.
Tugging can be used in various contexts. For example, it can describe a person forcefully pulling on a rope to move or adjust an object, such as a sail on a boat or a heavy load. It can also depict a child or an animal trying to free themselves from someone's grip or trying to retrieve something by tugging on it. Additionally, tugging may refer to the act of pulling on one's own clothes, hair, or body parts as a nervous habit or an expression of frustration or stress.
Overall, tugged represents an action of pulling or dragging with determination, strength, and force, often done to move, adjust, free, or retrieve an object or oneself from a certain position or situation.
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The word tugged is derived from the verb tug, which originated in Middle English around the 13th century. The precise origins of tug are uncertain, but it is believed to have roots in Old Norse, specifically the word tugga meaning to pull, or to drag. Over time, through linguistic evolution and the influence of various languages, tug emerged as an English term for pulling or exerting force on something. As an irregular verb, its past tense form became tugged.
