Sweating

/ˈswɛtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The process of producing moisture on the skin through the action of sweat glands, often as a response to heat or physical exertion.

After running for an hour, I was dripping with sweating.

To experience the process of sweating as a symptom of anxiety or stress.

She could feel her palms start sweating as she approached the podium to give her speech.

To cause to sweat; to make someone sweat.

He was sweating the details of the project to ensure everything was perfect before the presentation.

From Old English 'swētan', meaning to sweat.

sweating bullets:

Being extremely nervous or anxious.

sweating it out:

Enduring an uncomfortable or nerve-wracking situation.

sweat equity:

The value added to a property or project by the effort invested rather than money.

To be nervous or anxious.

I was sweating for the entire exam.

To work hard on something.

We've been sweating over this deal all week.