preggers
- adjective
- /ˈprɛɡərz/
- Slang
- She might be preggers.
Bo is wearing this is what we call preggers AF outfit for comfy sweats today.
- Bo is wearing this is what we call preggers AF outfit for comfy sweats today.
Examples
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Yeah, but until then you should know the ins and outs of being preggers.
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It's the first time I've had anything since I found out I was preggers.
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We were wondering if I was preggers or not, but neither of us wanted to go to the store to get a test (it was Thanksgiving Day).
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Bo is wearing this is what we call preggers AF outfit for comfy sweats today.
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SHE'S PREGGERS AND UH...
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My friend just announced that she is preggers and we couldn't be more excited for her.
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After missing her period, she suspected she might be preggers.
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It was a surprise for everyone when they found out that Jessica is preggers.
Synonyms
To be pregnant and expecting a baby
A woman who is expecting a baby
Pregnant and expecting a baby
How Pregnant
Surface Forms
Morphology
preggers = pregnant (transparent) = pregg + ers
Colloquial clipping of 'pregnant' with a playful suffix '-ers'; the informal meaning ('pregnant') is directly recognizable.
Etymology
Preggers is a slang, friendly form of pregnant, made by adding the playful ending -ers. So when you say someone is preggers, you mean they are 'pregnant' in a casual way.