frogboil

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To gradually accustom someone to something without them noticing. Internet
    — what a blessing to be able to breathe and to have a clear mind. brain fog and shortness of breath were just absolutely ruining my life before and i couldn't tell because i'd gotten frogboiled into them and was so used to dissociating from unpleasant sensations

词形变化

frogboils present,singular,third-person frogboiling participle,present frogboiled participle,past frogboiled past

词源

From the myth that a frog placed in lukewarm water will not jump out as long as the water is heated gradually, even if it reaches lethal temperatures.
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