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Hooding: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooding

 

[ หˆhuหdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

clothing action

Hooding refers to the act of placing a hood over one's head. This can be done with various types of garments that feature a hood, such as sweatshirts or jackets. It is often done for warmth, protection from weather elements, or as a fashion statement. The action can also convey an element of disguise or anonymity, especially in contexts like urban environments.

Synonyms

cover, enclose, shelter

Examples of usage

  • She put on her hoodie and started hooding as it began to rain.
  • He was hooding to shield himself from the cold wind.
  • The fashion statement of hooding has become quite popular among teenagers.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encapuzamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‚เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kapuze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟัŽัˆะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaptur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒผใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capuchon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapรผลŸon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุทุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapuce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapucลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฝๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kapuco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapรผลŸon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capucha

Etymology

The word 'hood' is derived from the Old English 'hลd', which refers to a covering for the head. The concept of hooding has its roots in medieval and earlier clothing, where such coverings were used for protection against cold and rain, as well as for ceremonial purposes. As clothing styles evolved, the hood became an integral part of various garments, particularly outerwear. In contemporary fashion, hooding has transcended its practical origins, becoming a symbolic gesture in youth culture and urban fashion, often associated with anonymity and streetwear aesthetics. The act of hooding in modern times not only serves functional purposes but also reflects identity and social trends.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,951, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.