Meaning & Definition of word "Spoiling"
Spoiling
/ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. The act of damaging or ruining something.
- Example: The heavy rains were spoiling the outdoor event.
- 2. To harm the character or nature of someone or something.
- Example: Overindulging in treats is spoiling the child's appetite for healthy food.
- 3. To cause food to decay or go bad.
- Example: Leaving the milk out of the fridge for too long will result in spoiling.
- 4. To pamper or indulge excessively.
- Example: They are spoiling their grandchildren with too many gifts.
Etymology
●Derived from the Old French 'espoillier', meaning to strip, plunder.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spoiling for a fight:
Looking for trouble or an argument.
spoil the party:
To ruin a celebration or event.
spoil someone rotten:
To pamper someone excessively.
Related Words
spoil:
to harm or ruin something.
spoiler:
a person or thing that spoils or ruins something.
spoilt:
damaged or ruined.
Slang Meanings of spoiling
Meaning: To overindulge someone.
● Example Sentence: They really spoiled the kid with all those gifts.
Meaning: To mess something up.
● Example Sentence: He totally spoiled the deal by not showing up.