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Meaning of flooding

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flooding

Pronunciation:/ˈflʌdɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

  2. To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.

    Example: The floor was flooded with beer.

  3. To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.

    Example: The station's switchboard was flooded with listeners making complaints.

  4. To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of flooding; a flood or gush.

  2. Emotional overwhelm sometimes leading to a primal state of rage or panic.