purposefullytrimming
verb (present participle)UK /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl.i ˈtrɪm.ɪŋ/
US /ˈpɝː.pəs.fəl.i ˈtrɪm.ɪŋ/
Cutting something a little bit on purpose to make it neat.
She is purposefully trimming the hedge so it looks tidy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making something smaller or shorter in a planned way.
He is purposefully trimming the budget to save money.
3. Removing extra parts on purpose to improve something.
The editor is purposefully trimming the article for the magazine.
4. Carefully cutting hair or fur to a neat shape.
The groomer is purposefully trimming the dog's fur.