Grooming: meaning, definitions and examples
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grooming
[ ˈɡruːmɪŋ ]
pet care
Grooming refers to the process of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of an animal, particularly pets. This includes brushing fur, trimming nails, and bathing. Regular grooming helps keep pets healthy and looking their best.
Synonyms
animal maintenance, grooming services, pet care
Examples of usage
- Regular grooming is essential for long-haired breeds like Shih Tzus.
- Professional grooming services are available for dogs and cats.
personal appearance
Grooming also refers to personal care and hygiene habits, such as bathing, styling hair, and grooming nails. Good grooming is often considered important for making a good impression and maintaining self-confidence.
Synonyms
hygiene habits, personal care, self-care
Examples of usage
- Proper grooming includes regular haircuts and clean clothes.
- She always pays attention to her grooming before important events.
Translations
Translations of the word "grooming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grooming
- asseio
- preparação
🇮🇳 संवारना
🇩🇪 Pflege
🇮🇩 grooming
- perawatan
- persiapan
🇺🇦 догляд
🇵🇱 pielęgnacja
🇯🇵 グルーミング
- 身だしなみ
- 準備
🇫🇷 toilettage
🇪🇸 acicalamiento
🇹🇷 bakım
🇰🇷 손질
🇸🇦 الاستمالة
🇨🇿 péče
🇸🇰 starostlivosť
🇨🇳 修饰
🇸🇮 nega
🇮🇸 umhirða
🇰🇿 күту
🇬🇪 მოვლა
🇦🇿 baxım
🇲🇽 acicalamiento
Word origin
The word 'grooming' has its origins in the Old English word 'grom,' which meant 'boy' or 'servant.' Over time, the meaning shifted to include the care and cleaning of animals. In the 20th century, 'grooming' expanded to include personal care and hygiene habits.
See also: groom.