Meaning & Definition of word "Blazing"
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Blazing
/ˈbleɪ.zɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. to catch fire; to burn.
- Example: The dry grass quickly blazed after the spark was dropped.
- 2. to move or run very quickly.
- Example: He was blazing down the street on his skateboard.
adjective:
- 1. burning fiercely and brightly.
- Example: The blazing fire illuminated the entire campsite.
- 2. extremely hot or intense.
- Example: They were running in the blazing sun all afternoon.
- 3. showing intense emotion or energy.
- Example: She gave him a blazing look after he made that comment.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'blæġan', meaning to blaze or to burn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blazing speed:
Extremely fast movement.
blazing a trail:
Creating a new path or leading in a new direction.
blazing hot:
Very hot or heated.
Related Words
blaze:
A large and intense fire.
flame:
The visible, gaseous part of a fire.
burning:
Combustion of materials producing heat and light.
Slang Meanings of blazing
Meaning: To smoke marijuana.
Example Sentence: Let's go out back and start blazing.
Meaning: To perform exceptionally well.
Example Sentence: He's blazing on the basketball court tonight!