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currying Definition and Meaning in English (currying definition)

gerund
Synonyms:flatteringingratiating
Quick Answer • Definition

Currying definition: The act of preparing a dish with curry powder or a curry sauce.

Definitions of Currying

  1. 1gerund

    The act of preparing a dish with curry powder or a curry sauce.

  2. 2gerund

    The act of trying to gain favor or approval from someone through flattery or obsequious behavior.

  3. 3gerund

    The act of cleaning and grooming a horse with a curry comb.

Example Sentences

“She spent the afternoon currying a delicious chicken dish for dinner.”

“He was always currying favor with the boss to get ahead.”

“The stable hand was currying the horses before the race.”

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infinitivecurry
third person singularcurries
past tensecurried
past participlecurried
nouncurry

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Currying definition: The act of preparing a dish with curry powder or a curry sauce.
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'Currying' translates to 'currying' in English. Currying definition: The act of preparing a dish with curry powder or a curry sauce.
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