In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
bitching
(slang) Excellent; outstanding.
(slang, less common) Awful, terrible.
bitching
present participle of bitch
bitching (plural bitchings)
(vulgar, colloquial) A spiteful criticism or complaint.
Source: Wiktionary
Bitch, n. Etym: [OE. biche, bicche, AS. bicce; cf. Icel. bikkja, G. betze, peize.]
1. The female of the canine kind, as of the dog, wolf, and fox.
2. An opprobrious name for a woman, especially a lewd woman. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.