# trashing

Pronunciation: say "TRASH-ing" /ˈtɹæʃɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of trash. — present participle and gerund of trash
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of trash. Use this -ing form for an action happening now, or as a noun naming the action.
   - _The mob spent the night trashing storefronts along the avenue._
   - _Critics accused the columnist of trashing every rival without offering evidence._

## Noun

2. The act of destroying, wrecking, or ruining something.
   - Simple: The act of wrecking or ruining something badly.
   - _The trashing of the locker room cost the team a hefty fine._
   - _Neighbors blamed the late-night trashing of the park on a group of teenagers._
3. The practice of searching through dumpsters and discarded trash for usable food or items. *(US)*
   - Simple: Searching through dumpsters and trash cans to find food or useful things people threw away.
   - _A few students survived on trashing, salvaging bread and vegetables from bakery bins._
   - _Trashing has become popular among people trying to cut down on waste._
4. A tradition in which students are doused with food, confetti, and similar things after finishing their final examinations.
   - Simple: A celebration where students get covered in food and confetti after their last exams.
   - _She arrived at the trashing in old clothes, expecting to be covered in champagne and glitter._
   - _The trashing turned the courtyard into a sticky carpet of confetti and spilled drinks._

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