(Uh-bate-ihyng): Word randomly yelled in the middle of a conversation that is steeping towards boring, or in moments of awkard silence just to confuse non-abatingers and start a whole better conversation, usually involving reminiscing.
Anna: Yes I've had many periods... You know they say that period pains hurt more than getting kicked in the nuts.
Jim:...
Anna:...
Jim:......ABATING!!!!!
Anna:...What?
Jim:...
Anna:...
Jim:......ABATING!!!!!
Anna:...What?
by Josh Turnbull July 10, 2005

This is the correct spelling, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Commonly proceeded by the words mother and fucker and particularly used towards terrorists.
by Josh Turnbull June 28, 2005
