Piercing

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)sɪŋ

Origin

From pierce + -ing

Verb

1. Present participle of pierce

Full definition of piercing

Noun

1. (uncountable) The action of the verb to pierce
2. A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through itear piercing
3. The jewelry itself

Adjective

1. Anything or anyone that pierces.piercing eyesThe piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.