Grooming

Quick meaning: Grooming is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of groom.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of groom.

More Meanings

1. Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
2. (biology) The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
3. The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
4. Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
5. The act of gaining the trust of a child or vulnerable person in order to take advantage of or exploit them, especially sexually.
6. (software engineering) In agile software development, the reviewing and prioritization of items in the development backlog.

Example Sentences

I believe in good grooming.

Word Forms

• groomings

Synonyms for grooming

Depending on context, synonyms include coaching, mentoring, currying, refinement, preparation, training.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dressing, training, preparation, cosmetology, toilet, washroom.

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