Standard Lemma guide

frogging

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɒ.ɡɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈfɹɑ.ɡɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɒɡɪŋ

1

noun

Meaning 1

A set of decorative looped fastener on a garment, especially on a military uniform.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of intentionally unravelling part of a work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: crochet

Topics: business, climbing, hobbies, knitting, lifestyle, manufacturing, sports, textiles

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of frog

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 盤扣 /盘扣 (pánkòu) — decorative looped fastener on a garment
  • Chinese Mandarin: 盤紐 /盘纽 — decorative looped fastener on a garment