flushing
|flush/ing|
B2
/ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
(flush)
sudden flow or redness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flushing' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flusshen,' where 'flusshen' meant 'to rush or flow suddenly.'
Historical Evolution
'flusshen' transformed into the modern English word 'flush,' and eventually became 'flushing' as a present participle form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rush or flow suddenly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to redness and cleansing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of becoming red in the face, typically as a result of embarrassment or illness.
Her face was a bright red flushing after the compliment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45