Negging vs. Egging — What's the Difference?

Negging (derived from the verb neg, meaning "negative feedback") is an act of emotional manipulation whereby a person makes a deliberate backhanded compliment or otherwise flirtatious remark to another person to undermine their confidence and increase their need of the manipulator's approval. The term was coined and prescribed by pickup artists.Negging is often viewed as a straightforward insult rather than as a pick-up line, in spite of the fact that proponents of the technique traditionally stress it is not an insult.

Egging is the act of throwing eggs at people or property. The eggs are usually raw, but can be hard-boiled or rotten.

Present participle of neg

A female gamete; an ovum. Also called egg cell.

The round or oval female reproductive body of various animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects, consisting usually of an embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective covering.

The oval, thin-shelled reproductive body of a bird, especially that of a hen, used as food.

Something having the ovoid shape of an egg.

(Slang) A fellow; a person

To cover with beaten egg, as in cooking.

(Slang) To throw eggs at.

To encourage or incite to action. Used with on

Present participle of egg

The act of pelting with eggs.