Meaning & Definition of word "Icing"

Icing

/ˈaɪsɪŋ/

1. A sweet, creamy, or glossy glaze made with sugar and used to coat or decorate cakes and other baked goods.
- Example: The cake was beautifully decorated with a thick layer of chocolate icing.
2. A layer of sugar or a similar substance used to coat or decorate food items.
- Example: She preferred her cookies with a light icing on top.
3. A system of rules for playing sports, often referring to hockey, where a player shoots the puck from their side of the center red line to the opponent's zone and it's touched by an opposing player, resulting in a stoppage of play.
- Example: The players were frustrated after the referee called icing, stopping the game when they were on a scoring chance.

Derived from the verb 'ice', in reference to the glazing or topping of foods.

icing on the cake:

An additional benefit or advantage that enhances the overall situation.

ice the game:

To secure a win decisively.

frosting:

A sweet, creamy mixture used for decorating or filling cakes.

cake:

A sweet baked dessert typically made with flour, sugar, and eggs.

Meaning: To finish something decisively.

Example Sentence: She really iced that presentation with her final remarks.

Meaning: To kill or eliminate decisively.

Example Sentence: He was iced in the latest episode of that show.