figgleとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From fig (“to move briskly; go to and fro”, a variant of fike) +‎ -le (frequentative suffix). Compare also 中期英語 fikelen (“to wag the head or tail; fawn”).

発音

• IPA: /ˈfɪɡəl/
• 韻: -ɪɡəl

動詞

figgle (third-person singular simple present figgles, present participle figgling, simple past and past participle figgled)

1. (intransitive, Northern England) To fidget about; wriggle
2. (intransitive, Northern England) To potter about seeking a living

派生語

• figgle-faggle

関連する語

• fike