barbing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of shaving or grooming someone else's beard or hair.

  - "I offered to barb my friend's beard."
  - "My barber is an expert at barbing men's beards."

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Variants

List of all variants of barbing that leads to same result
barb , barbed , barbing , barbs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally comes from the Old English word 'bergan', meaning 'to shave'.

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Trivia

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1. Barbing was traditionally done using straight razors, but electric shavers have become more common in modern times.

2. In some cultures, barbing is seen as a rite of passage for young men, marking their transition into adulthood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shaving: Related concept, as barbing is a form of shaving.

2. Grooming: Related concept, as barbing is a form of grooming.

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Culture

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Barbing is an important part of African and Caribbean cultures, where it is often seen as a sign of masculinity and community.

How to Memorize "barbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of shaving someone else's beard or hair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barbing' with the act of shaving or grooming.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-A-R-B-I-N-G' to remember 'Barbing Is Grooming'.

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