sugaring

1. (countable, uncountable)An act of applying sugar to something.

2. (countable, uncountable)The making or processing of sugar.

   Maple sugaring is an important historical industry in Vermont.

3. (informal, uncountable)The practice of being a sugar baby, receiving money or gifts from an older person in exchange for a romantic relationship.

4. (countable, uncountable)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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