Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

hurricaning

English answer:

to speak rapidly or intensely (colloquial or metaphorical sense)

Added to glossary by Sakshi Garg
Sep 10, 2023 18:26
8 mos ago
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English term

hurricaning

English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Dr Sabine Hazan: But before I get to that, because I know I tend to be a bit hurricaning, I'm sorry...
Del Bigtree: It's all right.

https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/is-the-covid-vaccine-kill...
(40:27)

Is there such a word? This is what I hear... Thank you for explaining.
Change log

Sep 10, 2023 18:26: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Sep 13, 2023 16:53: Sakshi Garg Created KOG entry

Discussion

Katalin Horváth McClure Sep 11, 2023:
@Phil There is a checkbox for KudoZ questions to mark the question potentially offensive. KudoZ editors cannot change that, only the OP at the time of asking the question. I assume ProZ Support people would be able to set that flag after the question was posted - I suggest you contact Support about this and explain the issue.
AllegroTrans Sep 11, 2023:
@ Phil 100% agree. Apart from the objectionable subject-matter, much of the dialogue is really cheap and tawdry.
philgoddard Sep 11, 2023:
These questions are all about how harmful Covid vaccines are. They're deeply offensive, and I would encourage people not to answer them.
Jessica Noyes Sep 10, 2023:
I hear "hurricaning" as well, and it's not a term I've ever encountered before.

Responses

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to speak rapidly or intensely (colloquial or metaphorical sense)

The term hurricaning is not a standard word in the English language. It seems that Dr. Sabine Hazan might have used it in a colloquial or metaphorical sense during the conversation. Given the context you provided, it appears she's using hurricaning to describe her tendency to speak rapidly or intensely, much like how a hurricane is fast and intense. It's not uncommon for individuals to create or use non-standard words or phrases in casual conversation to convey a specific idea or emotion.
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In your case, hurricaning likely refers to her energetic or whirlwind manner of speaking or presenting information. It's a creative way of expressing her self-awareness about her communication style.
Peer comment(s):

agree Clauwolf
5 hrs
agree Daryo
12 hrs
agree MARINA MOTA
25 days
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