Wearing

Word WEARING
Character 7
Hyphenation wear ing
Pronunciations /ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Wearing"

What do we mean by wearing?

Intended to be worn. adjective

Causing fatigue; tiring. adjective

Causing wear; eroding. adjective

Subject to or showing indication of wear. adjective

Wasting; consuming; exhausting; tiring: as, wearing suspense or grief.

The act. of one who wears. noun

That which one wears; clothes; garments. noun

The act of wearing away or passing. noun

Pertaining to, or designed for, wear. adjective

The act of one who wears; the manner in which a thing wears; use; conduct; consumption. noun

That which is worn; clothes; garments. noun

Intended to be worn adjective

Causing tiredness adjective

Causing erosion adjective

The mechanical process of eroding or grinding noun

Present participle of wear. verb

Producing exhaustion adjective

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) noun

The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment noun

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.

To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.

(with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation.

To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.

To undergo gradual deterioration; become impaired; be reduced or consumed gradually due to any continued process, activity, or use.

To exhaust, fatigue, expend, or weary.

To last or remain durable under hard use or over time; to retain usefulness, value, or desirable qualities under any continued strain or long period of time; sometimes said of a person, regarding the quality of being easy or difficult to tolerate.

(in the phrase "wearing on (someone)") To cause annoyance, irritation, fatigue, or weariness near the point of an exhaustion of patience.

(of time) To pass slowly, gradually or tediously.

To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn.

1. The phrase "wear it" originated with a meaning relating to humiliation. If someone did something humiliating or was humiliated in some way, they were "wearing it" or could be told to "wear it." 2. The phrase progressed to have a meaning related to drinking. A person is "wearing it" when they are either very drunk or hung over. Urban Dictionary

Feeling like shit or being hung over. Urban Dictionary

Expression said to someone when they fall or do something stupid to make them feel worthless Urban Dictionary

If someones being a gimp, you can say they are " Wearing " This refers to them wearing a gimp mask, therefore being a gimp. Urban Dictionary

To "wear it" is is to be publicly humiliated and do nothing about it. Urban Dictionary

Irish slang for kissing someone. Urban Dictionary

Refer to the clothing attire a person is wearing. Urban Dictionary

Getting absolutely owned, equivalent to getting a load busted onto your face. The phrase and definition were derived from the idea of "wearing" a load of semen to the face. The phrase also carries over into everyday use referring to hang overs or other displays of general weakness. Urban Dictionary

Pretty much the money shot, after some one has finished on another, hence, Fuck You. Urban Dictionary

Showing off one's status in the organization by dressing the part. "Wearing it" usually involves an Italian suit, a pinky ring, a hankie in the breast pocket, gold cufflinks, and other ornamentation. Silvio has his own inimitable way of wearing it. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Wearing

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The word "wearing" in example sentences

He bore little resemblance to the tough, angry kid who had swaggered into my room at the beginning of the term wearing a jacket with a skull-and-crossbones patch and looking as if he were spoiling for a fight. ❋ Adele Faber (1995)

Cameron accepted the title wearing a yellow dress with a gold-bodice and chandelier earrings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It turns out no one at the liquor store had ever heard of Cutty Sark (despite the history), so I settled instead on an amber Caribbean rum with a comely woman on the label wearing some fruit and a smile. ❋ Spud Hilton (2008)

Regarding wrinkled fabric: If you have already made the dress and it wrinkles, there is no harm in wearing it wrinkled. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So yes, I would have to be careful in wearing pink - but that doesn't mean I can't do it! ❋ Unknown (2009)

On Michelle Malkin's blog, a blogger named Doug Powers posted a photo of McCain wearing a skimpy tank top and waving a copy of Andy Warhol's biography. ❋ Mona Gable (2010)

Getting the real thing can be pricy but if you're on your feet all day they're a godsent - though if you're bold enough to begin wearing stays, expect the usual commentary from family, health workers etc. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There is no shame in wearing a pretty apron ... her Mother just wanted to be seen in a clean one! ❋ Unknown (2009)

I also love the interplay with the mannequin wearing the same wig. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I know the feeling others have spoken of about feeling conspicuous and self-conscious in wearing feminine clothes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There's an element of theater in wearing vintage, no question. ❋ Lesley M. M. Blume (2010)

For example: "Also, this burlap sack I'm wearing is really itchy." ❋ Mrissa (2010)

So most of Jenny's classmates will be wandering in wearing their saris, kimonos etc in true relaxed fashion, while the domestically challenged of Petrona towers are putting up "business as usual" signs, as our in-house stock of Harry Potter cloaks, age 6-sized Sleeping Beauty/Pocahontas dresses and various Hallowe'en costumes have been firmly nixed. ❋ Maxine (2009)

They were told by their form tutor that they could not just come in wearing "their English clothes". ❋ Maxine (2009)

I strutted in wearing a new provocative outfit that I had purchased for an exorbitant price at one of the local shops. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Incidentally, what's with Palin wearing a Fidel Castro cap? ❋ Unknown (2009)

1. "Wear it [Fuerst]!" 2. "Last night, B Fuerst was [wearing it], but you were wearing it a lot more." "After drinking last night, I had to go to a meeting at [8 AM]. I was wearing it until noon." ❋ Celibate Tiger (2008)

"[Your're] [wearing it]" "You're such a wear" "I just wore it in [math class]" ❋ Jude Tortorella (2005)

scenario: [The quarterback] tries [to make a pass] but trips over his feet instead. The other team would then say, "wear it, [biatch]!" ❋ Elizabeth (2004)

[Boy 1]: What the hell, why is that guy trying to steal a car? Boy 2: Cause he's Wearing Boy 1: oooooh. Boy 1: Fuckin, i just [battered] some bloke. Boy 2: [Fuck sake], your wearing! ❋ Giuseppe Mask (2009)

I can't believe I let him [call me] a fag. Yeah, he made you [wear it], you didn't even [say anything] afterwards. ❋ Brianna Volmer (2007)

(1) "I got the wear [last night]!" (2) "So...[Did you] [get the] wear last night?!" ❋ Aideenx (2007)

[A dawg] I'm bout I got to hit the mall to grab some new wears. [A run] me by the house first I got to [switch up] wears. ❋ Sosmoove86 (2008)

I busted on [Charlie's] mom, she was [wearing it]. Charlie's mom is always wearing it (her pearl necklace(s). I heard once Charlie made his mom wear it. Getting puked on. The female "soreness waddle" Taking a [load to the face]. Passing out on the toilet. Not being able to do the last pull up. ❋ Dr. Gaitor Bait, Esq.,M.D.,J.D.,M.B.A.,C.P.R/A.E.D.,C.P.A. (2008)

"Dude I just [banged] your mom, [wear it]." "I just got an A on my [exam], wear it." ❋ Taylor Y (2006)

[Wearing it], [il douche]!!!... ❋ VAKI5 (2005)

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