wetting

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wet

passing water

making wet

sprinkling over

be affected with damp

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɛtɪŋ/

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wet

1. Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
2. Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
3. Of a burrito, sandwich, or other food: covered in a sauce.
4. Of calligraphy and fountain pens: depositing a large amount of ink from the nib or the feed.
5. Of a sound recording: having had audio effects applied.
6. Of weather or a time period: rainy.
7. Using afterburners or water injection for increased engine thrust.
8. (slang) Of a person: inexperienced in a profession or task; having the characteristics of a rookie.
9. (slang) Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.
10. (slang) Ineffectual, feeble, showing no strength of character.
11. Permitting alcoholic beverages.
12. (slang) Refreshed with liquor; drunk.
13. Of a scientist or laboratory: working with biological or chemical matter.
14. Employing, or done by means of, water or some other liquid.
15. (slang) Involving assassination or "wet work".
16. (slang) Of a board or flop: enabling the creation of many or of strong hands; e.g. containing connectors or suited cards. (Compare dry).
17. (colloquial) Of a Quaker: liberal with respect to religious observance.

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