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flushing

Flush·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fluhsh-ing]
    • /ˈflʌʃ ɪŋ/
    • /flʌʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fluhsh-ing]
    • /ˈflʌʃ ɪŋ/

Definitions of flushing word

  • noun flushing a flushed bird or flock of birds. 1
  • verb with object flushing to rouse and cause to start up or fly off: to flush a woodcock. 1
  • verb without object flushing to fly out or start up suddenly. 1
  • adjective flushing even or level, as with a surface; forming the same plane: The bottom of the window is flush with the floor. 1
  • adjective flushing having direct contact; being right next to; immediately adjacent; contiguous: The table was flush against the wall. 1
  • adjective flushing well-supplied, as with money; affluent; prosperous: He was feeling flush on payday. 1
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Origin of flushing

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; perhaps extended senses of flush3; compare similar phonesthemic elements and meanings of blush, gush, flash

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Parts of speech for Flushing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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flushing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for flushing

noun flushing

  • ruddiness — of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
  • mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
  • cleansing — serving or intended to cleanse
  • redness — the quality or state of being red.
  • scarlet — a bright-red color inclining toward orange.

adjective flushing

  • blushing — to redden, as from embarrassment or shame: He blushed when they called him a conquering hero.
  • at first blush — when first seen; as a first impression
  • red-faced — having a red face.
All 10 Synonyms of flushing

Top questions with flushing

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Related words

  • carcinoid syndrome

    the systemic effects, including flushing, palpitations, diarrhea, and cramps, resulting from increased blood levels of serotonin secreted by a carcinoid.

  • clysis

    the administration of an enema.

  • flushometer

    a device for flushing toilets that uses system pressure rather than gravity and automatically shuts off after a measured amount of water flow in order to conserve water.

  • gray water

    dirty water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, washing machines, and the like, that can be recycled, as for use in flushing toilets.

  • irrigation

    the artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.

  • sporting dog

    one of any of several breeds of usually large dogs especially suited by size and training for hunting by pointing, flushing, and retrieving game and including the pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels.
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