Definition of "trimming" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The act or process of someone who trims.

   • Trimming hedges is easiest when the shears have recently been resharpened.

2. (countable) An instance of that act or process.

   • I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges.

3. (countable) Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.

   • He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.

4. (historical) An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.

5. An accessory or accompaniment.

   • Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

6. (colloquial, dated) A reprimand or chastising.

   • to give a boy a trimming

verb

1. present participle and gerund of trim

   • I am helping my elderly neighbour by trimming his hedge.