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bonding

Definition

  • noun: the process of forming a close relationship with someone
  • noun: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association
  • synonyms: soldering

Examples

  • He and his dad spent the weekend together for some 'male bonding'.

  • a 'bonding' agent [=a glue, an adhesive]

  • mother-child 'bonding'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) excited about Buzz. But you know he'll always have a special place for you. -Yeah, like the attic. -All right, that's it! Unidirectional bonding strip. Mr Lightyear wants more tape. Listen, Light Snack, you stay away from Andy. He's mine, and no one is taking him away from me. What are you talking about? Where's that bonding strip? And another thing, stop with this spaceman thing! It's getting on my nerves! Are you saying you wanna lodge a complaint with Star Command? (..)
    1995 Toy Story