Oozing: meaning, definitions and examples

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oozing

[ ˈuːzɪŋ ]

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liquid

To slowly leak or seep out in a steady flow, often referring to liquids or gases.

Synonyms

drip, flow, trickle

Examples of usage

The wound was oozing blood.
The tree sap was oozing out of the trunk.
The toxic fumes were oozing from the pipe.

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negative

Displaying an unpleasantly slow or gradual flow, often used to describe a negative situation or feeling.

Synonyms

oozy, seeping

Examples of usage

The oozing wound required immediate medical attention.
His oozing arrogance made it difficult to work with him.

Translations

Translations of the word "oozing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exsudação

🇮🇳 रिसना

🇩🇪 sickern

🇮🇩 mengalir

🇺🇦 витікання

🇵🇱 sączyć się

🇯🇵 にじみ出る

🇫🇷 suintement

🇪🇸 rezumando

🇹🇷 sızma

🇰🇷 스며나옴

🇸🇦 تسريب

🇨🇿 prosakování

🇸🇰 presakovanie

🇨🇳 渗出

🇸🇮 pronicanje

🇮🇸 seytl

🇰🇿 ағу

🇬🇪 გაჟონვა

🇦🇿 sızma

🇲🇽 rezumando

Word origin

The word 'oozing' originated from the Old English word 'wosian', meaning to ooze or flow out. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its core meaning of slow leakage or seepage. The concept of oozing has been present in various languages and cultures, often associated with the gradual release of liquids or gases. The word has been used in medical contexts to describe the flow of blood or pus from a wound, as well as in environmental contexts to depict the slow release of substances into the environment.