egging
intermediateB2/ˈɛɡɪŋ/ · eg-ging
to encourage or incite someone to do something, typically something risky or unwise.
Meanings
to encourage or incite someone to do something, typically something risky or unwise.
کسی کو کرنے کے لیے حوصلہ دینا یا اکسانا، خاص طور پر کچھ خطرناک یا بے وقوفانہ عمل کرنا۔
اکسانا
aksana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- egging on
- egging someone to action
Example Sentences
She was egging her friend on to try the daring stunt.
اس نے اپنی دوست کو بہادرانہ کارنامہ کرنے کے لیے اکسا رہی تھی۔
Us ne apni dost ko bahadurana karnama karne ke liye aksa rahi thi.
The crowd was egging the player on to take the risk.
ہجوم کھلاڑی کو خطرہ لینے کے لیے اکسا رہا تھا۔
Hajoom khiladi ko khatra lene ke liye aksa raha tha.
Instead of egging him on, she advised him to think before acting.
اس کا اکسانے کے بجائے، اس نے اسے عمل کرنے سے پہلے سوچنے کا مشورہ دیا۔
Us ka aksanay ke bajaye, us ne use amal karne se pehle sochne ka mashwara diya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'egging someone on' as adding a little spice to their action.
Imagine a crowd cheering someone to jump into something adventurous.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دیکھو چڑیا کیا کرتی ہے۔
Dekho chidiya kya karti hai.
Watch what the bird does.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "eggen" — to incite or urge on
First known use: 15th century
Originally derived from Middle English, where it meant to incite or urge, it has evolved in modern usage to the context of encouraging someone to do something.