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    Boiling

    /ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    the action of heating a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and turns into vapor.
    The water is boiling on the stove, ready for the pasta.
    to be in the state of reaching or having reached boiling point.
    The pot was boiling over, spilling water onto the burner.
    adjective
    very hot; at or near the boiling point.
    He poured himself a cup of boiling tea.
    intensely angry or passionate.
    She was boiling with rage after hearing the news.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'boillir', ultimately from Latin 'bullire' meaning 'to bubble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    boiling point
    The point at which a liquid turns into vapor.
    boiling mad
    Extremely angry.
    boiling over
    To explode with anger or emotion.

    Related Words

    boil
    To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
    steam
    The vapor into which water is converted when heated.
    scald
    To burn or affect with hot liquid or steam.

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely angry.
    When he heard the news, he was boiling!
    Very exciting or intense.
    That game was boiling thrilling!