Definition of "blooming" []

• Chiefly British Slang Used as an intensive: a blooming hot day; a blooming idiot. (adverb)

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• ""It's what I call a blooming shame, that's what!" declared Andy."
• "They begin blooming in late spring, continuing in great waves through summer and autumn, only ceasing when the first frost nips them back."
• "Anyone know about the timing on these plants as far as blooming is concerned? botanicalann p.s. Last year, one of mine made a baby bulb."