singing

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪŋɪŋ

Noun

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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.

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Adjective

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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.

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Verb

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singing

  1. present participle and gerund of sing

See also

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Anagrams

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Middle English

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Noun

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singing

  1. Alternative form of syngyng