singing

English

Etymology

From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪŋɪŋ
  • Rhymes: -ɪŋ

Noun

singing (usually uncountable, plural singings)

  1. The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
  2. (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
  3. (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

Translations

Adjective

singing (comparative more singing, superlative most singing)

  1. (music) Smooth and flowing.
  2. (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

Translations

Verb

singing

  1. present participle and gerund of sing

See also

Anagrams

Middle English

Noun

singing

  1. Alternative form of syngyng
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