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frosting

The correct spelling is frosting.

How to pronounce frosting

verb

IPA: /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Fro-sti-ng

The correct spelling is frosting. To cover with frost. For example: "I think the boss's decision frosted him a bit."

Usage Examples

I think the boss's decision frosted him a bit.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cover with frost.
  2. 2.To become covered with frost.
  3. 3.To coat (something, e.g. a cake) with icing to resemble frost.
  4. 4.To anger or annoy.
  5. 5.To sharpen (the points of a horse's shoe) to prevent it from slipping on ice.

noun

  1. 1.A sugary coating for cakes and other baked goods.
  2. 2.A layer of frost.
  3. 3.The theft of a car while it is left unattended, especially when its engine is left running in the winter to defrost the car.

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