noun
Uncommon
screwing
Screwing (noun) means the act of fastening something with a screw or a twisting motion. Example: “The screwing of the panel took longer than expected.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- screwings
- Comparative
- more screwing
- Superlative
- most screwing
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The _____ of the panel took longer than expected.
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Rhymes for screwing
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What does “screwing” mean?
The word “screwing” means the act of fastening something with a screw or a twisting motion. In plain terms, the act of screwing something in place, or informally, being cheated.
How do you use “screwing” in a sentence?
Here is “screwing” used in a sentence: “The screwing of the panel took longer than expected.”
What part of speech is “screwing”?
“Screwing” is a noun.
Is “screwing” a common word?
“Screwing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “screwing” have?
“Screwing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of fastening something with a screw or a twisting motion.
