Beetling: meaning, definitions and examples
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beetling
[ ˈbiːtəlɪŋ ]
insect behavior
Beetling refers to the act of moving swiftly or with a sense of urgency, often associated with the rapid movement of insects, particularly beetles. In a broader context, it can also describe someone or something that is busy, hurrying, or bustling about. The term captures a sense of motion that is both efficient and purposeful, often implying a certain level of intensity or focus.
Synonyms
dashing, hurrying, rushing, scurrying.
Examples of usage
- The children were beetling around the playground.
- She was beetling off to her meeting without delay.
- The employees are beetling through their tasks before the deadline.
- Beetling along the trail, they made good time.
Translations
Translations of the word "beetling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beetling
🇮🇳 बीटलिंग
🇩🇪 vorragend
🇮🇩 menonjol
🇺🇦 випуклий
🇵🇱 wystający
🇯🇵 突出した
🇫🇷 saillant
🇪🇸 saliente
🇹🇷 çıkıntılı
🇰🇷 튀어 나온
🇸🇦 بارز
🇨🇿 vystupující
🇸🇰 vystupujúci
🇨🇳 突出的
🇸🇮 izstopajoč
🇮🇸 útstæður
🇰🇿 шығыңқы
🇬🇪 გამოჩენილი
🇦🇿 çıxıntılı
🇲🇽 saliente
Etymology
The word 'beetling' is derived from the noun 'beetle', referring to the insect family characterized by hard shells and wings. The term likely emerged from Old English 'beetla,' which is a diminutive form of 'beot,' meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat.' This connection emphasizes the nature of beetles as insects that are often seen moving rapidly or 'beetling' about. The term reflects not only the behavior of these insects but also symbolizes industriousness and purposefulness in action. Over time, 'beetling' has evolved in usage, retaining the connotation of rapid movement, whether in reference to insects or human activity.