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sugaring
noun 4
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important
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noun
1
An act of applying sugar to something.
2
The making or processing of sugar.
Maple sugaring is an important historical industry in Vermont.
3
The practice of being a sugar baby, receiving money or gifts from an older person in exchange for a romantic relationship.
4
A procedure similar to waxing, in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of a sugar-based paste.
Coordinate term: waxing
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Maple sugaring is an important historical industry in Vermont.
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Coordinate term: waxing
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