Garnishing

/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃɪŋ/ verb, noun

Definition

The act of decorating a dish with small food items, or the legal process of seizing wages or property through a third party.

Etymology

Present participle of 'garnish' (from Old French 'garnir'), with the '-ing' suffix indicating ongoing action or gerund form.

Kelly Says

Garnishing is where cooking and law hilariously meet the same word—one makes your plate prettier, the other makes your bank account smaller!

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