Grooming
/ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Grooming
verb
- To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
- To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
- To prepare (someone) for election or appointment.
- To prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.
- To attempt to gain the trust of (somebody, especially a minor) with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.
noun
- Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
- The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
- The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
- Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
- The act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her.
Anagrams of Grooming
No exact anagrams found for "grooming". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
g2
r1
o1
o1
m3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Grooming
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Grooming"
Grooming is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Grooming" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "grooming" is a medium-scoring word.