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hunting
When used as a verb, "hunting" often refers to both the physical act of chasing animals and the metaphorical act of searching for something (like a job or a bargain). As a noun, it is generally uncountable when referring to the activity in general, but can be countable when discussing specific types of hunting practices.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is stressed in the university library while Ryan is at home gaming.
Chloe Smith
still hunting for a cheap internship or i'm actually cooked.
Ryan
bet. just keep grinding
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Chloe uses 'hunting' to describe her determined search for a job. She uses the slang 'cooked' to mean she is in a hopeless situation, and Ryan responds with 'bet' (agreement/confirmation) and 'grinding' (working hard), reflecting his typical brief and oblivious communication style.
Meanings
verb (transitive)
To pursue and kill a wild animal for food or sport.
"The villagers spent the morning hunting deer in the valley."
verb (transitive)
To search determinedly for someone or something.
"She has been hunting a new job for three months."