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ingrowing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective ingrowing has 1 sense
  1. ingrowing, ingrown - growing abnormally into the flesh; "an ingrown toenail"
    Antonym: healthy (indirect, via unhealthy)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Ingrowing

Description:

Ingrowing is an adjective that refers to something that grows inward or inside, often causing discomfort or pain. It can also relate to a popular and local term used to describe a trend or phenomenon specific to a particular region or community.

Senses and Usages:

1. Inward Growth:

In the context of growth, ingrowing means growing inward or inside. It is commonly used to describe hair that curls and grows back into the skin, causing irritation and sometimes infection.

Example sentence: Ingrowing hairs can be painful and result in red bumps on the skin.

2. Popular and Local:

The term "ingrowing" can also be used colloquially to refer to something that is popular or known only within a specific region or community.

Example sentence: That local band is gaining a huge following with their ingrowing music style.

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