Meaning & Definition of word "Sneezing"
Sneezing
/ˈsniː.zɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The action or occurrence of sneezing.
- Example: His sneezing was relentless during the allergy season.
- 2. A single instance of the act of sneezing.
- Example: After my loud sneezing, everyone turned to look at me.
verb:
- 1. The act of expelling air from the nose and mouth suddenly and forcibly, often as a reflex action due to irritation of the nasal mucosa.
- Example: He couldn't stop sneezing due to the dust in the air.
- 2. To make the involuntary action of expelling air from the nose and mouth.
- Example: She began sneezing uncontrollably after being exposed to the pollen.
Etymology
●Middle English 'snesing', from Old English 'fneosan' meaning to sneeze.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sneeze guard:
A protective barrier designed to keep food safe from sneezes or other contaminants.
bless you:
A common phrase said to someone after they sneeze.
Related Words
sneeze:
The act itself of sneezing.
sneezy:
Tending to sneeze often.
Slang Meanings of sneezing
Meaning: Letting one rip
● Example Sentence: He just let one rip while talking, and everyone turned to look.
Meaning: Air release
● Example Sentence: After that dust cloud, I had to make an air release!