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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cupping

/kʌpɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does cupping mean?

noun, verb

The act of creating suction on the skin for therapeutic purposes, or a method of brewing coffee by pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a cup.

Example

"The therapist used cupping to relieve the patient's back pain."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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