egg

A1
Pronunciation
/eɪɡ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.

2 Definition

The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.

Example Sentences
  • I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.
3 Definition

The female primary cell, the ovum.

4 Definition

Anything shaped like an egg, such as an Easter egg or a chocolate egg.

5 Definition

A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, associated with an injury.

6 Definition

(mildly) A Caucasian who behaves as if they were (East) Asian (from being "white" outside and "yellow" inside).

7 Definition

A foolish or obnoxious person.

Example Sentences
  • Shut up, you egg!
8 Definition

A person, fellow.

Example Sentences
  • bad egg
9 Definition

A person who is regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, has not yet come out, or is in the early stages of transitioning.

10 Definition

One of the blocks of data injected into a program's address space for use by certain forms of shellcode, such as "omelettes".

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To throw eggs at.

2 Definition

To dip in or coat with beaten egg.

3 Definition

To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.

Example Sentences
  • After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise.
4 Definition

To encourage, incite.