noun
screwing
noun
1
The act of fastening something with a screw or a twisting motion.
"The screwing of the panel took longer than expected."
2
(slang) An instance of being cheated or treated unfairly.
"Customers felt they'd gotten a screwing on the hidden fees."
How to Use Screwing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of screwing something in place, or informally, being cheated.
When to use it
The cheating sense is informal; avoid in formal contexts.
Word Forms
more screwing comparative, screwings plural, most screwing superlative
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The _____ of the panel took longer than expected.