noun

gassing

Gassing (noun) means the act of poisoning someone with toxic gas. Example: “The report investigated the gassing of civilians during the conflict.”

noun

The act of poisoning someone with toxic gas.

"The report investigated the gassing of civilians during the conflict."

(informal, British) Idle or boastful talk.

"They spent the afternoon just gassing over tea."

How to use gassing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAttacking with poison gas, or (informally) chatting idly.

Word forms

gassings plural

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Rhymes for gassing

passing massing harassing canvassing trespassing embarrassing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gassing” mean?

The word “gassing” means the act of poisoning someone with toxic gas. In plain terms, attacking with poison gas, or (informally) chatting idly.

How do you use “gassing” in a sentence?

Here is “gassing” used in a sentence: “The report investigated the gassing of civilians during the conflict.”

What part of speech is “gassing”?

“Gassing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gassing” have?

“Gassing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of poisoning someone with toxic gas.