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steaming

stea·ming

UK/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ US/ˈstimɪŋ/ uncommon informal slang uk
adjective (1) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

  • “a steaming kettle”
  • “steaming towels”
Similar

adverb

1.

(used of heat) extremely

  • “the casserole was piping hot”
Synonyms

Origin

By surface analysis, steam + -ing.

Phrases

  • slow steaming
  • smart steaming
  • steaming hot
  • steaming up

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