Gisting

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪs.tɪŋ/

Definitions of gisting

noun a colloquial term derived from the word gist, referring to the main point or essence of something

Example Sentences

A1 I am just gisting with my friends about our plans for the weekend.

A2 The gisting of the movie was that the hero saved the day.

B1 The gisting of the meeting was that we need to increase sales by 10%.

B2 After gisting with the team, we came up with a new strategy for the project.

C1 The gisting of the novel was complex and required multiple readings to fully understand.

C2 His gisting of the scientific research was so detailed that it was published in a prestigious journal.

Examples of gisting in a Sentence

formal The gisting of the report is that our sales have increased by 10% compared to last quarter.

informal Can you give me the gisting of the meeting? I missed the first part.

slang I didn't catch the gisting of what she was saying, can you fill me in?

figurative The gisting of life is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Grammatical Forms of gisting

• past tense: gisted
• plural: gistings
• comparative: more gisting
• superlative: most gisting
• present tense: gist
• future tense: will gist
• perfect tense: have gisted
• continuous tense: is gisting
• singular: gist
• positive degree: gisting
• infinitive: to gist
• gerund: gisting
• participle: gisted

Origin and Evolution of gisting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gisting' originated from Old English 'gysting', which means lodging or accommodation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gisting' evolved to refer to the act of providing lodging or accommodation, and eventually came to be used in a broader sense to mean hosting or entertaining guests.