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rigged

/ɹɪɡd/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Prearranged or manipulated to favor one side or one person; rigged game, rigged election.

    - "The poker game was rigged in favor of the dealer."
    - "Many people believe that some elections are rigged."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rigged
bigged , figged , jigged , migged
Homonyms
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  1. rigger (English) : a person who rigs or sets up equipment, especially on a ship or aircraft.

  2. rig (English) : a type of rope or cable used to secure or support something, especially on a ship.

Homophones
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  1. rig (English) : to outfit or equip (a ship, aircraft, etc.) with necessary equipment and supplies.

  2. rige (Old English) : to rule or govern.

Variants
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rigged , rig , rigging , rigs , jerry-rigged , square-rigged , cat rig , cat rigs , cat-rigged , jury-rig , jury-rigged , jury-rigging , jury-rigs , re-rig , re-rigged , re-rigging , re-rigs , rerig , rerigged , rerigging , rerigs , schooner rig , schooner rigs , schooner-rigged
Forms
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riggedly, more rigged, most rigged

Etymology
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From the Old English 'rigan', meaning 'to rule' or 'to arrange'. The modern sense of 'rigged' as 'manipulated' likely comes from the idea of setting up a system or arrangement in a particular way.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'rigged' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. In the early days of horse racing, a 'rigged' race was one in which the outcome was predetermined by the owners or trainers.

  3. The term 'rigged' is often used in politics to describe an election or voting process that is unfair or biased.

Related Concepts
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  1. fixed: Related concept: 'fixed' refers to a situation or outcome that has been deliberately manipulated or predetermined, much like 'rigged'.

  2. biased: Related concept: 'biased' refers to a situation or person that favors one side or one person over another, much like 'rigged'.

Culture
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In literature, 'rigged' has been used metaphorically to describe situations that are unfair or biased, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', where the townspeople try to 'rig' a trial against Huck and Jim. In art, 'rigged' can refer to the intricate and colorful costumes worn by performers in circuses and carnivals. In music, 'rigged' has been used as a metaphor in songs to describe a difficult or unfair situation, such as in the song 'Rigged' by Prophets of Rage.

How to Memorize "rigged"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize 'rigged', imagine a game or situation that is unfairly manipulated in favor of one side or person. Visualize the outcome being predetermined and the lack of fairness or impartiality.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'rigged' with the idea of manipulation or unfairness. Remember that it refers to a situation that has been deliberately rigged or fixed to favor one side or person.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'rigged', try using the mnemonic 'Rigged Is Manipulated, Prearranged, And Unfair'.

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