budding budding /ˈbʌdɪŋ/

adjective

1. Beginning to develop  ( budding )
   beginning to develop
    A budding genius
   a budding genius
   

noun

1. Reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent  ( budding )
   reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
   

 bud bud /ˈbʌd/

noun

1. () A partially opened flower  ( bud )
   a partially opened flower
    The rose bud had just started to open and reveal its petals
   The rose bud had just started to open and reveal its petals
   
   
2. () A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals  ( bud )
   a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
    The rosebush had dozens of tightly closed buds, promising a profusion of blooms to come
   The rosebush had dozens of tightly closed buds, promising a profusion of blooms to come
   
   

verb

1. () Develop buds  ( bud )
   develop buds
    The hibiscus is budding!
   The hibiscus is budding!
   
2. () Start to grow or develop  ( bud )
   start to grow or develop
    A budding friendship
   a budding friendship