noun
gassing
noun
1
The act of poisoning someone with toxic gas.
"The report investigated the gassing of civilians during the conflict."
2
(informal, British) Idle or boastful talk.
"They spent the afternoon just gassing over tea."
How to Use Gassing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAttacking with poison gas, or (informally) chatting idly.
Word Forms
gassings plural
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