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Pebbling

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The placing of pebbles in any of several board games. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A way of graining leather with a ribbed or roughened appearance. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    In neurodivergent people, the act of offering small, meaningful gifts or gestures to express affection and establish social bonds. uncountable

    "penguin pebbling"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of pebble form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

Noun sense 3 is referencing the courtship displays of Adélie penguins and Gentoo penguins, who present smooth pebbles used for nest building to their partners. Popularized on social media in 2024.

Etymology 2

Noun sense 3 is referencing the courtship displays of Adélie penguins and Gentoo penguins, who present smooth pebbles used for nest building to their partners. Popularized on social media in 2024.

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