ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Figging

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The insertion of ginger root into the anus, vagina or urethra, applied to people as a punishment (typically in BDSM), or to horses to make them deceptively lively (feaguing)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The insertion of ginger root into the anus, vagina or urethra, applied to people as a punishment (typically in BDSM), or to horses to make them deceptively lively (feaguing).
  2. (soap-making, dated) (Development of) white streaks or granulations in soap, a natural development in some soaps once considered a sign of quality and therefore sometimes artificially imitated.
  3. present participle and gerund of fig

Example Sentences

Figging is usually considered to indicate a good quality of soft soap, but such is really not the case. A first-class soft soap can be made which will not fig, while, on the other hand, a poor soap can be produced which will fig.
The figging is probably due to the separation of the potash salts of some of the fatty acids having a high solidifying point, i. e., [...]
Artificial figging was at one time produced by dispersing insoluble fillers in the base.

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When Should You Use Figging?

Use figging when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does figging mean?

Figging means The insertion of ginger root into the anus, vagina or urethra, applied to people as a punishment (typically in BDSM), or to horses to make them deceptively lively (feaguing)..

What is a synonym for figging?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of figging?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use figging in a sentence?

Figging is usually considered to indicate a good quality of soft soap, but such is really not the case. A first-class soft soap can be made which will not fig, while, on the other hand, a poor soap can be produced which will fig.

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