Advertisement

Advertisement

urger

[ ur-jer ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that urges.
  2. Australian Slang.
    1. a horse-racing tipster; tout.
    2. a person who takes advantage of others; confidence man.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of urger1

First recorded in 1565–75; urge + -er 1

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


urgently-urgy