gassing

verb

Definition of gassingnext
present participle of gas
1
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation a group of kids in the mall, gassing about their favorite music

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2
as in warming
slang to give satisfaction to a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd

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  1. chatting
  2. warming
  3. talking
  4. satisfying
Verb
  • The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE, the actress, 38, opens up about her time starring in the popular CBS sitcom.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of chatting
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  • The remote Antarctic Peninsula is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to warming.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Scientists used satellite imagery and data to analyze vegetation levels on the Antarctic Peninsula, a long mountain chain that points north to the tip of South America, and which has been warming much faster than the global average.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of warming
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  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
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  • Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of satisfying
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