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Uncommongrooming
The correct spelling is grooming.
How to pronounce grooming
verb
IPA: /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/
Say it like: Groo-min-g
The correct spelling is grooming. To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
- 2.To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
- 3.To prepare (someone) for election or appointment.
- 4.To prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.
- 5.To attempt to gain the trust of (somebody, especially a minor) with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.
noun
- 1.Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
- 2.The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
- 3.The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
- 4.Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
- 5.The act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her.
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