Fleckering

/ˈflɛkərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of marking or sprinkling something with flecks; creating spots or speckles.

Etymology

Present participle of 'flecker,' formed by adding '-ing' to indicate the ongoing action of marking with flecks.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form of obscure verbs like 'fleckering' reveals the hidden verb-making machinery of English—almost any noun can become a verb, and any verb can become an action in progress.

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