How Do You Spell TUGGING?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "tugging" is spelled with six letters and can be divided into two syllables, "tug" and "ging". The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/. The first syllable "tug" is pronounced with the vowel sound /ʌ/ as in "mud", followed by the consonant sound /ɡ/ as in "go". The second syllable "ging" is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɪ/ as in "sit", followed by the consonant sound /ŋ/ as in "sing". Together, "tugging" means to pull or drag with force.

TUGGING Meaning and Definition

  1. Tugging refers to the act of pulling or hauling something with force or effort. It involves exerting a strong, steady pressure on an object or substance in order to move it towards oneself or in a desired direction. Tugging typically involves the use of physical strength and often requires a repetitive back-and-forth motion.

    The action of tugging can be seen in various contexts. For instance, it is commonly used when one tries to move a heavy object that is stuck or immobile. In such cases, tugging is employed to gradually dislodge or pull the object, using a combination of strength and persistence. Tugging can also be observed when pulling on a rope, a leash, or an item of clothing, where the intention is to overcome resistance and bring the item closer or loosen it.

    Furthermore, tugging can be metaphorically used to describe an intense, persistent effort or struggle to achieve a specific goal. It suggests a determined endeavor, often characterized by resistance or opposition, as individuals or groups endeavor to "tug" matters in their favor.

    Overall, tugging involves the application of force and determination in order to move, dislodge, or loosen an object, material, or situation. It is a physical or metaphorical action that signifies a persistent pulling or hauling movement, often accompanied by resistance or opposition.

  2. See tracheal tugging.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Laborious pulling.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TUGGING

The word "tugging" comes from the verb "tug", which originated in Middle English around 1300. "Tug" is derived from the Old English word "tugian", which means "to pull, drag, or tow" something with force or effort. The etymology of "tugging" is therefore linked to the action of tugging, pulling, or exerting force to move or drag something.

Conjugate verb Tugging

CONDITIONAL

I would tugging
you would tugging
he/she/it would tugging
we would tugging
they would tugging
I would tug
we would tug
you would tug
he/she/it would tug
they would tug

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tugging
you would be tugging
he/she/it would be tugging
we would be tugging
they would be tugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tugging
you would have tugging
he/she/it would have tugging
we would have tugging
they would have tugging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tugging
you would have been tugging
he/she/it would have been tugging
we would have been tugging
they would have been tugging

FUTURE

I will tug
you will tug
he/she/it will tug
we will tug
they will tug

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tugging
you will be tugging
he/she/it will be tugging
we will be tugging
they will be tugging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tugged
you will have tugged
he/she/it will have tugged
we will have tugged
they will have tugged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tugging
you will have been tugging
he/she/it will have been tugging
we will have been tugging
they will have been tugging

IMPERATIVE

you tug
we let´s tug

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tug

PAST

I tugged
you tugged
he/she/it tugged
we tugged
they tugged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tugging
you were tugging
he/she/it was tugging
we were tugging
they were tugging

PAST PARTICIPLE

tugged

PAST PERFECT

I had tugged
you had tugged
he/she/it had tugged
we had tugged
they had tugged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tugging
you had been tugging
he/she/it had been tugging
we had been tugging
they had been tugging

PRESENT

I tug
you tug
he/she/it tugs
we tug
they tug

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tugging
you are tugging
he/she/it is tugging
we are tugging
they are tugging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tugging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tugged
you have tugged
he/she/it has tugged
we have tugged
they have tugged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tugging
you have been tugging
he/she/it has been tugging
we have been tugging
they have been tugging
I would have tugged
we would have tugged
you would have tugged
he/she/it would have tugged
they would have tugged

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