Definition

A method of applying paint to furniture by flicking small drops of paint onto the surface.

Example

The artist used flyspecking to create a unique texture on the chair.

Conversation

Have you ever tried flyspecking furniture?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a technique where you flick paint to create a speckled look.

That sounds really creative! I might give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flyspecking → It is formed from "fly" (from Old English *flēoge*, meaning a small flying insect) and "speck" (from Middle English *speke*, meaning a small spot or stain) combined with the suffix "-ing" (indicating an action or process). The word describes the act of marking or spotting something with small blemishes, reminiscent of how flies might leave tiny marks.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'fly' leaving tiny 'spots' ('specks') on a surface — that's what 'flyspecking' means.

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