ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Leafing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈliːfɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Leafing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of leaf.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of leaf.

More Meanings

  1. The act of one who leafs through something.
  2. Synonym of vernation (“the appearance of new leaves on plants”).

Example Sentences

Each of them branded on his memory thanks to mindless leafings through the greasy hotel guidebook.

Word Forms

Synonyms for leafing

Depending on context, synonyms include vernation, foliation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include foliation, leapfrogging, flicking, leap, flip-flap, flick.

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