egg
Pronunciation
/ɛɡ/

Definition & Meaning of "egg"in English

Egg
01

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

egg definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
eggs

What is an "egg"?

An egg is a nutritious food obtained from birds, with chicken eggs being the most widely consumed. It consists of a shell, white, and yolk. Eggs are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin D and choline. They can be cooked in various ways, such as boiled, fried, scrambled, or baked, and are used in a wide range of recipes, from breakfast dishes to baked goods to savory meals. Eggs are a versatile and popular food enjoyed by people worldwide.

02

an oval or rounded object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or certain invertebrates as part of their reproductive process

egg definition and meaning
03

one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

04

a very small and special cell that is found inside female animals and plants

05

a person who is trans but has not yet realized it, often used humorously or as a self-descriptor

Slang

What does "egg" mean in transgender slang?

The term "egg" refers to a person who is transgender but has not yet realized or acknowledged their gender identity. The structure is a metaphor where the "egg" represents someone not yet "hatched" into awareness of their trans identity. It is commonly used in online LGBTQ+ communities, often retrospectively or jokingly, to describe early stages of gender questioning or realization.

to egg
01

to throw eggs at a person or thing, often to express contempt

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
egg
3rd person singular
eggs
Present participle
egging
Past simple
egged
Past participle
egged
02

coat with beaten egg

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