preggers

[preg-erz] /ˈprɛg ərz/

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adjective, Chiefly British Informal.

pregnant¹ (def 1).

Origin of preggers

1940-1945

First recorded in 1940-45; pregnant¹ + -ers

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Within hours, it was confirmed that, yes, the pop singer is preggers!!

The Perils of Celebrity Pregnancy Nicole LaPorte November 27, 2010
That time that Andy thought she got chlamydia, but really she was just preggers!

‘Revenge Wears Prada’: The 11 Most Cringeworthy Moments Abby Haglage June 3, 2013

British Dictionary definitions for preggers

preggers

/ˈprɛɡəz/

adjective

(mainly Brit) an informal word for pregnant (sense 1)

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Contemporary definitions for preggers

adjective

pregnant; also called preggo

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Word Origin and History for preggers

adj.

1942, from pregnant (adj.1).

Slang definitions & phrases for preggers

preggers

adjective

Pregnant: Meredith gets preggers by Jos (1942+)

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