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Cornhusking (noun) means the act of stripping the outer covering off maize.

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The act of stripping the outer covering off maize.

"He excelled at cornhuskings, where men and boys were divided into two groups, each striving to shuck the most corn." — Donald Winkler, The Women in Lincoln's Life (2001)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from cornhusk and -ing, or alternatively from corn and husking.

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"cornhusking" (noun) means the act of stripping the outer covering off maize.