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stinging

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

The English word “stinging” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having the capacity to sting.
  2. Precise and hurtful.

noun

  1. The act by which someone receives a sting.

Etymology

From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.

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