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giving

verb
/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Etymology

By surface analysis, give + -ing.

Definitions

  1. present participle and gerund of give

    • 1981, fa.human-nets, 6 May 1981 0359-EDT, Gary Feldman at CMU-10A These bright surfaces are sprayed with a fine spray of ink, thus giving them an even surface.

  2. Having the tendency to give

    Having the tendency to give; generous.

  3. Awesome, outstanding, radiating, stunning

    Awesome, outstanding, radiating, stunning; exceeding expectations. (Probably derived from earlier transitive use of give (“give off [a certain vibe or appearance]”), as in this outfit gives ‘college girl’, that one is giving ‘old Hollywood’.)

    • Your outfit is giving!
    • There were lots of statement nail moments at the 2022 MTV VMA‘s, and Latto‘s metallic french tip manicure was one of them. [see title]
    • Next, the TikTok user showed her followers the $15 solid scoop neck tank dress in mocha brown. / "This one is giving. I love this, this is so cute. I think my body shape looks really cute in it," she told her followers.
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. The act of bestowing as a gift

      The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.

    2. A gift

      A gift; a benefaction.

      • his gains were sure, His givings rare

    3. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.

      • [U]pon the first giving of the weather.

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