Bringed

/ˈbrɪŋd/ verb

Definition

Non-standard past tense of 'bring,' sometimes used in dialect or informal speech, though 'brought' is correct standard English.

Etymology

A regular verb formation following the pattern of most English verbs (add -ed for past tense), competing with the irregular 'brought'; this regularization appears in many dialects.

Kelly Says

Language is constantly normalizing—if enough people say 'bringed,' it shows how our brains naturally want verbs to follow regular patterns, fighting against historical irregularities.

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