frogging

frog

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frog, frawg]
- /frɒg, frɔg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frog, frawg]
- /frɒg, frɔg/

Definitions of frogging word

noun frogging any tailless, stout-bodied amphibian of the order Anura, including the smooth, moist-skinned frog species that live in a damp or semiaquatic habitat and the warty, drier-skinned toad species that are mostly terrestrial as adults. 1
noun frogging Also called true frog, ranid. any frog of the widespread family Ranidae, most members of which are semiaquatic and have smooth, moist skin and relatively long hind legs used for leaping. Compare toad (def 2). 1
noun frogging a slight hoarseness, usually caused by mucus on the vocal cords: a frog in the throat. 1
noun frogging (often initial capital letter) Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a French person or a person of French descent. 1
noun frogging a small holder made of heavy material, placed in a bowl or vase to hold flower stems in position. 1
noun frogging a recessed panel on one of the larger faces of a brick or the like. 1

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Origin of frogging

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English frogge, Old English frogga, frocga; compare dial., Middle English frosh, Old Norse froskr, Old High German frosk (German Frosch); defs 5, 6 of unclear derivation

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Parts of speech for Frogging

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Frogging

frogging popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

frogging usage trend in Literature

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