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What Does Tugging Mean?

Verb

  • To pull something with a quick or sharp movement.
  • To make a strong effort to get someone's attention or to get something.

Tugging — Full Explanation

Tugging is when you pull something with a little bit of strength. Like when you pull on a rope or a friend’s shirt to get their attention.

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Tugging Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
ताकत से खींचना

taakat se kheenchna

खींचना

kheenchna

खींच

kheench

kannada
ತಳ್ಳುವುದು

taḷḷuvudu

ಕೀಳ್ಮಟ್ಟ

kīḷmaṭṭa

ತಳ್ಳುವುದು

taḷḷuvudu

bengali
টানাটানি

ṭānāṭānī

টানাটানি

ṭānāṭānī

টান

ṭān

spanish
tirando

tee-ran-do

jalar

ha-lar

tirar

tee-rar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tugging

What does 'tugging' mean?
Tugging means pulling something with a quick or strong movement.
How do you pronounce 'tugging'?
You pronounce 'tugging' like this: tug-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'tugging'?
The word 'tugging' comes from the word 'tug', which means to pull something.
What is the meaning of 'tugging' in Bengali?
The word 'tugging' in Bengali is 'টানছে' (ṭānchē).