happening

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhæpənɪŋ/, /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/, /ˈhæpnɪŋ/, [hæpnɪn]

Etymology 1

From Middle English *happenynge, *happnynge.

Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of happen

Adjective

happening

1. (slang, of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
2. (slang, of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

Etymology 2

From Middle English happenyng, equivalent to happen + -ing.

Noun

happening (plural happenings)

1. Something that happens.
2. (originally, arts) A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

Translations

• Portuguese: acontecimento

Translations

• French: happening
• German: Happening

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