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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quickening

/kwɪkɛnɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does quickening mean?

noun

A feeling of growing or increasing movement or activity, especially in the womb, indicating the onset of labor. A quickening sense or feeling, especially of something becoming more intense or urgent.

Example

"The mother felt a quickening in her belly as the baby kicked for the first time."

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