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harshing

harshing is the present participle and gerund of harsh.

Meaning of harsh

Verb

harsh (third-person singular simple present harshes, present participle harshing, simple past and past participle harshed)

  1. (ambitransitive, slang) To negatively criticize.
    • Quit harshing me already, I said that I was sorry!
  2. (ambitransitive, slang) To put a damper on (a mood).
    • Dude, you're harshing my buzz.

See all 5 meanings of harsh

Phrases with harshing

Questions about harshing

What is harshing the present participle and gerund of?
Harshing is the present participle and gerund of harsh.

Words near harshing in the dictionary

  1. harsher
  2. harshes
  3. harshes down
  4. harshest
  5. Harshi
  6. harshing
  7. harshing down
  8. harshish
  9. Harshit
  10. Harshita
  11. Harshitha

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