figger
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of figger
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of this word in dialectal speech
Example Sentences
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The way I figger it, come the day when Coldwell is runnin' the country, there'll be ... freedom for everybody.
From Time Magazine Archive
At a loss to explain why anyone would pay that much to take her picture, Twiggy said objectively: "Hit's not really wot you call a figger, is it?"
From Time Magazine Archive
I figger it another way: If you plan to go to Hollywood you better be ready to Go Hollywood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Says Joe: "Yes, I figger she'll handle all of it except things about money."
From Time Magazine Archive
“Soon as I figger out how to train ’em up proper, I’ll have a whole army like this.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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