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• present participle of cup.

cupping

American  

[kuhp-ing] / ˈkʌp ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of drawing blood from the body by scarification and the application of a cupping glass, or by the application of a cupping glass without scarification, as for relieving internal congestion or for loosening and stimulating the muscles.

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cupping British  

/ ˈkʌpɪŋ /

noun

1. archaic med the process of applying a cupping glass to the skin

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Etymology

Origin of cupping

First recorded in 1350–1400; cup ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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cupping

My results showed various deficiencies, which the staff recommended treating with vitamin B and glutathione IV drips, acupuncture, cupping massages, osteopathy and daily hydro and mud therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

She scraped my skin with firm, painful strokes, and then moved on to cupping, placing glass suction cups across my back and shoulders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

In addition to his usual routine, he’s tried cryotherapy, infrared therapy, massages with cupping — anything to keep inflammation down and ward away the nagging injuries that followed him over three years at Mississippi State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

Elliott, 26, celebrated by channelling former WWE superstars Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan, strutting in the centre of the octagon before cupping each of his ears.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024

"Speak up," said the old man, cupping a hand to his ear.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman

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