n.
1.strong feelings of embarrassment
2.the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
3.an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
4.(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)
Idiom of the Day
greatest thing since sliced bread
the best thing that there ever was
The new digital camera is the greatest thing since sliced bread.