# peppering

Pronunciation: say "PEP-uh-ring" /ˈpɛpəɹɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A light sprinkling or spray of small things scattered over a surface or target, such as pepper specks, bullets, or questions.
   - Simple: A light scattering of small bits or hits across something, like specks, shots, or quick questions.
   - _A light peppering of buckshot marked the old fence post._
   - _The reporter faced a peppering of questions before he reached the door._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of pepper. — present participle and gerund of pepper
   - Simple: Present participle of pepper. Use this -ing form when the action is happening right now.
   - _Reporters were peppering the senator with questions all afternoon._
   - _He kept peppering the conversation with jokes nobody asked for._

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