Pearl Clutching

Pronunciation: /pɜːrl klʌtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of pearl clutching

noun a reaction of shock or outrage, typically exaggerated or feigned

Example Sentences

A1 She was shocked to see her grandmother's pearl clutching reaction to the news.

A2 The pearl clutching behavior of the guests at the party was quite amusing.

B1 The pearl clutching over the scandal was all over social media.

B2 Her pearl clutching at the sight of the horror movie was exaggerated.

C1 The politician's pearl clutching over the opposition's comments seemed insincere.

C2 The journalist's pearl clutching at the corruption scandal was seen as hypocritical by many.

Examples of pearl clutching in a Sentence

formal The society ladies engaged in pearl clutching when they heard the scandalous news.

informal She couldn't help but do some pearl clutching when she saw his outrageous outfit.

slang The pearl clutching was real when she found out her ex was dating her friend.

figurative His pearl clutching reaction to the horror movie was quite entertaining.

Grammatical Forms of pearl clutching

• past tense: pearl clutched
• plural: pearl clutchers
• comparative: more pearl clutching
• superlative: most pearl clutching
• present tense: pearl clutch
• future tense: will pearl clutch
• perfect tense: have pearl clutched
• continuous tense: is pearl clutching
• singular: pearl clutcher
• positive degree: very pearl clutching
• infinitive: to pearl clutch
• gerund: pearl clutching
• participle: pearl clutching

Origin and Evolution of pearl clutching

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pearl clutching' originated as a reference to the action of clutching one's pearls, a symbol of upper-class femininity and refinement, in response to shock or outrage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pearl clutching' has evolved to describe exaggerated or feigned shock or moral outrage in response to something considered scandalous or inappropriate.