Furbishing

/ˈfɜːrbɪʃɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of furbish; the act of polishing or shining something to make it bright.

Etymology

From furbish + -ing suffix; shows the continuous action of polishing or brightening.

Kelly Says

Furbishing takes time and effort—it's not just a quick wipe but actual hard work to get something to shine properly, which is why the -ing form captures the process!

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