trim — to make something neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /trɪm/
Korean meaning: 다듬다, 자르다
Korean pronunciation: **트**림
Example Sentences
- The barber trimmed my sideburns so short that I look like a penguin.
- She needs to trim the company's expenses to avoid bankruptcy.
- My grandmother still has a trim waist at the age of 80.
trim
VERB//trɪm//
to make something neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
to make something neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'trymman' meaning 'to make firm or strong.' The word evolved to mean 'to put in order' and later 'to cut away excess material to make neat.'
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The barber trimmed my sideburns so short that I look like a penguin.”
“She needs to trim the company's expenses to avoid bankruptcy.”
“My grandmother still has a trim waist at the age of 80.”
“He tried to trim his mustache but ended up looking like a walrus.”
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