Meaning & Definition of Teeming in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Abundantly filled; swarming.

  Example Sentence: The garden was teeming with colorful butterflies.

• Definition: Present in large quantities.

  Example Sentence: The teeming metropolis was alive with activity.

• Definition: Full to overflowing; brimming.

  Example Sentence: His mind was teeming with ideas.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English 'temen', meaning to teem, produce, from Old English 'tēman'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• teeming with life: Full of living creatures, vibrant.
• teeming streets: Streets filled with a large number of people or activities.

Translations

• Spanish: rebosante

• French: fourmillant

• German: wimmelnd

• Russian: кишащий

Related Words

• abundant: existing or available in large quantities.

• swarm: a large or dense group of insects or other animals.

Slang Meanings of teeming

• Meaning: Incredibly busy or hectic.

  Example Sentence: The office was teeming with deadlines and meetings.

• Meaning: Overflowing with enthusiasm.

  Example Sentence: He was teeming with excitement about the concert.