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sugaring

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊɡərɪŋ/
Definition of sugaring

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1 (also sugaring off) North American the boiling down of maple sap until it thickens into syrup or crystallizes into sugar: [as modifier]:March is sugaring-off month
  • 2a method of removing unwanted hair by applying a mixture of lemon juice, sugar, and water to the skin and then peeling it off together with the hair.

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Definition of sugaring in the US English dictionary
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