English · Word Candidate

pressing

/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pressings

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Meaning · English

Needing urgent attention.

Adjective

“I come on business.—Private,” he added, with a glance at the man who stood looking on, “and very pressing business.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Insistent, earnest, or persistent.

Adjective

You are very pressing, Basil, but I am afraid I must go.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The application of pressure by a press or other means.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A metal or plastic part made with a press.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “pressing” mean?

Needing urgent attention.

Is “pressing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.