Peeling

/ˈpiːlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act or process of removing an outer layer or coating.

The peeling of the old wallpaper revealed the original paint underneath.

the flakes or layers that have been removed during the peeling process.

There were bits of peeling scattered on the floor after the renovation.

verb

the act of removing the outer layer from a fruit or vegetable.

She was peeling an apple for the pie.

to strip away the outer covering or skin of something.

He spent the afternoon peeling paint off the old dresser.

Derived from the verb 'peel' which originates from Old English 'pyllian' meaning 'to remove the skin of'.

peel back the layers:

To reveal the underlying truth or details of a situation.

peeling paint:

Paint that is coming off a surface, revealing what is underneath.

peeling off:

To remove something layer by layer.

To lose skin or layers, often used in reference to sunburn.

After the beach trip, I'm totally peeling!

To take off quickly or abruptly.

We need to peel out of here before it gets crowded.