singing
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
singing (usually uncountable, plural singings)
- The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
- (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
- (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
Translations[edit]
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing
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informal: disclosing information, or giving evidence about another
USA: a gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs
Adjective[edit]
singing (comparative more singing, superlative most singing)
- (music) Smooth and flowing.
- (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.
Translations[edit]
of a kettle etc: producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam
music: smooth and flowing
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Verb[edit]
singing
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Middle English[edit]
Noun[edit]
singing
- Alternative form of syngyng
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