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Prigging

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of prig.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of prig
  2. (obsolete, slang) stolen goods

Example Sentences

The minister of state and I alike for booty ax, Only I confess its priggings, v'ile he calls his swag a tax.
Vhy^([sic]), if I an't changed the coats without taking the priggings out ov my pocket, and have let him valk off vith all the plunder […]

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What does prigging mean?

Prigging means present participle and gerund of prig.

What is a synonym for prigging?

Common synonyms include booty.

What is the opposite of prigging?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use prigging in a sentence?

The minister of state and I alike for booty ax, Only I confess its priggings, v'ile he calls his swag a tax.

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