Dipping

/ˈdɪpɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Putting something briefly into a liquid; a slight downward movement; a appetizer made of blended ingredients.

Etymology

From Old English 'dippa' and Old Frisian origins. The word has meant to immerse partially since before 1000 AD. The noun sense for a food spread evolved in the 20th century American English.

Kelly Says

Your body naturally 'dips' when you walk—your center of gravity actually goes down with each step in a rhythmic pattern, which is why walking is mechanically more efficient than running the same distance.

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