NYT Dictionary
CUPPING
/ˈkʌpɪŋ/NounVerbCUP-pingcup-ping · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English cupping, equivalent to cup + -ing.
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