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Today’s pangrams are PARKING and PRANKING.
PARKING is defined as space in which vehicles can be parked. It is also defined as the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily.
The word PRANKING has no known definition.
APIAN is defined as relating to or having the characteristics of bees.
The word APING has no known definition.
GAPING is defined as with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe.
GRAPPA is defined as Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing.
GRIP is defined as to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match. It is also defined as a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes. It is also defined as the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road). It is also defined as the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. It is also defined as a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place. It is also defined as to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. It is also defined as an intellectual hold or understanding. It is also defined as the act of grasping. It is also defined as hold fast or firmly. It is also defined as worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made.
GRIPING is defined as acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).
GRIPPING is defined as capable of arousing and holding the attention.
KAPPA is defined as the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet.
KINGPIN is defined as bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle. It is also defined as the most important person in a group or undertaking. It is also defined as the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins.
The word KIPPA has no known definition.
NAPKIN is defined as a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing. It is also defined as garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement.
NAPPING is defined as not prepared or vigilant.
NIPPING is defined as pleasantly cold and invigorating. It is also defined as capable of wounding.
PAGAN is defined as a person who does not acknowledge your god. It is also defined as not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam. It is also defined as someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures. It is also defined as a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew).
PAGING is defined as the system of numbering pages. It is also defined as calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system).
PAIN is defined as cause emotional anguish or make miserable. It is also defined as a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder. It is also defined as cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed. It is also defined as emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid. It is also defined as a somatic sensation of acute discomfort. It is also defined as something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness. It is also defined as a bothersome annoying person.
The word PAINING has no known definition.
PAIR is defined as a set of two similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as arrange in pairs. It is also defined as two items of the same kind. It is also defined as form a pair or pairs. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as occur in pairs. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. It is also defined as two people considered as a unit.
PAIRING is defined as the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes. It is also defined as the act of grouping things or people in pairs.
PANG is defined as a mental pain or distress. It is also defined as a sudden sharp feeling. It is also defined as a sharp spasm of pain.
PANINI is defined as Indian grammarian whose grammatical rules for Sanskrit are the first known example of descriptive linguistics (circa 400 BC).
The word PANNING has no known definition.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
PAPRIKA is defined as plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers. It is also defined as a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos.
PARING is defined as a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something. It is also defined as (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel.
PARK is defined as a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property. It is also defined as a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area. It is also defined as Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806). It is also defined as a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games). It is also defined as a lot where cars are parked. It is also defined as a gear position that acts as a parking brake. It is also defined as maneuver a vehicle into a parking space. It is also defined as place temporarily.
PARKA is defined as a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater’ is a British term).
The word PIGGING has no known definition.
PING is defined as a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya. It is also defined as sound like a car engine that is firing too early. It is also defined as a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal). It is also defined as contact, usually in order to remind of something. It is also defined as hit with a pinging noise. It is also defined as make a short high-pitched sound. It is also defined as send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active.
The word PINGING has no known definition.
PINING is defined as a feeling of deep longing.
PINK is defined as of a light shade of red. It is also defined as a person with mildly leftist political views. It is also defined as any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers. It is also defined as make light, repeated taps on a surface. It is also defined as sound like a car engine that is firing too early. It is also defined as a light shade of red. It is also defined as cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing.
The word PINKING has no known definition.
PINNING is defined as a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin.
PIPING is defined as (used of heat) extremely. It is also defined as a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.. It is also defined as a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems. It is also defined as playing a pipe or the bagpipes.
PIPPIN is defined as any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red.
PRANK is defined as a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. It is also defined as acting like a clown or buffoon. It is also defined as dress or decorate showily or gaudily. It is also defined as dress up showily.
PRIG is defined as a person regarded as arrogant and annoying.
The word RAPINI has no known definition.
The word RAPPING has no known definition.
RIPARIAN is defined as of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream.
RIPPING is defined as very good; of the highest quality. It is also defined as resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree.
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