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oozing

|ooz/ing|

/ˈuːzɪŋ/

(ooze)

slow flow

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
ooze	oozes	oozes	oozed	oozed	oozing	oozing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'ooze' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'wose,' where 'wose' meant 'juice or sap.'

Historical Evolution

'wose' transformed into the modern English word 'ooze' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'juice or sap,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to flow or leak out slowly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to flow or leak out slowly, often through small openings.

The wound was oozing blood.

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Verb 2

to exude or emit a particular quality or feeling.

She was oozing confidence during her presentation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45