Degusting

/dɪˈɡʌstɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of degust; currently tasting carefully and appreciatively.

Etymology

Formed by adding -ing to the base verb degust, creating the gerund or present participle form used in continuous tenses.

Kelly Says

When you're degusting fine chocolate, experts recommend you let it melt on your tongue for 30 seconds before chewing—that's when all the flavor compounds activate!

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