Grooming
/ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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.
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