Word
iggy
Phoneticsig·gy
Definition
v. to ignore someone or something on purpose. It is a very casual way to say you are not paying attention to someone.
v. to intentionally ignore or disregard a person or thing. Slang in register; common in Australian and African American Vernacular English.
Examples
“I tried to say hello, but he just iggy'ed me.”
“She decided to iggy his text messages for a few days to show she was still upset.”
“While some users engage with every comment, others prefer to iggy the trolls to maintain a positive atmosphere on their social media profiles.”
Examples
simple
“I tried to say hello, but he just iggy'ed me.”
contextual
“She decided to iggy his text messages for a few days to show she was still upset.”
complex
“While some users engage with every comment, others prefer to iggy the trolls to maintain a positive atmosphere on their social media profiles.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in the past tense form 'iggy'ed' or 'iggied'.
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