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Hoovering

Definition:

Hoovering is a term that can be used as a verb or a noun and refers to the act of vacuuming or cleaning using a Hoover vacuum cleaner. It can also be used metaphorically to describe manipulative behaviors used by narcissists or toxic individuals in relationships to suck people back into their lives.

Senses:

1. Verb: The act of vacuuming or cleaning using a Hoover vacuum cleaner.
2. Noun: A manipulative behavior wherein a person tries to draw someone back into a relationship or situation.

Usages:

Verb:

"I need to hoover the carpets before the guests arrive."

"She hoovered the entire house to get rid of the dust."

Noun:

"His constant hoovering made her vulnerable to his manipulation."

"After the breakup, he tried some hoovering tactics to get her back."

Related Products:

• Hoover Vacuum Cleaner
• Books on Manipulation in Relationships