plumping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something plump or full, especially by adding food or liquid.

  - "She spent hours plumping her pillows to make them more comfortable."
  - "The cook was plumping the turkey before roasting it."

• Noun

  A process used to increase the volume or size of something, especially in cosmetics or fashion.

  - "The salon offered various types of plumping treatments for the skin."
  - "Her outfit was accentuated by the plumping effect of the padded shoulders."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plumping
jumping , dumping , umpiring , rumpus , jumping , jumping , jumping , jumping , jumping

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Variants

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plump , plumped , plumping , plumps , plump for , plumped for , plumping for , plumps for

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'plumper', meaning 'to fill, stuff' or 'to swell'.

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Trivia

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1. Plumping was a popular trend in fashion during the 1950s and 1960s, with women using petticoats and crinolines to create a full, hourglass figure.

2. Some cosmetic procedures, such as injectable fillers, are used for plumping the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

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Related Concepts

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1. filling: The process of adding a substance to something to make it fuller or larger.

2. inflation: The process of increasing the size or volume of something, often by adding gas or liquid.

3. cosmetics: Preparations or substances used to enhance or alter the appearance of the body.

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Culture

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Plumping has been used in various contexts throughout history, from food preparation to fashion and cosmetics. In the context of food, plumping refers to the process of adding moisture or flavor to foods to make them more appealing and enjoyable. In fashion, plumping refers to the use of padding or other methods to create a fuller, more voluptuous appearance. In cosmetics, plumping refers to the use of ingredients or treatments to increase the volume or fullness of the skin.

How to Memorize "plumping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of adding moisture or substance to something to make it plump.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plumping' with the idea of making something fuller or more voluptuous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'P' in 'plumping' stands for 'Padding' or 'Plentiful'.

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