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happeningAn event or occurrence, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also describe something that is currently fashionable or exciting.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An event or occurrence, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also describe something that is currently fashionable or exciting.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæpənɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 사건, 일어나는 일, 유행하는

Korean pronunciation: 해프-닝 (강세: 해프)

Example Sentences

  • What a strange happening - my cat learned to open doors by watching YouTube videos!
  • The art gallery became the most happening spot after they started serving free pizza on Fridays.
  • Recent happenings in the tech industry have changed how we work.

happening

NOUN

//ˈhæpənɪŋ//

An event or occurrence, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also describe something that is currently fashionable or exciting.

happening concept
💡 Concept

An event or occurrence, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also describe something that is currently fashionable or exciting.

happening rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The happening has hands slapping while gifts need wrapping!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhæpənɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Roothappen
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Middle English 'hap' meaning chance or fortune, with the suffix '-ening' added to show ongoing action. The word originally described events that occurred by chance or luck.

🎵Rhyme

wrappingmappingtapping

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

What a strange happening - my cat learned to open doors by watching YouTube videos!

😄 Fun example

The art gallery became the most happening spot after they started serving free pizza on Fridays.

Recent happenings in the tech industry have changed how we work.

The police investigated the mysterious happening at the abandoned mansion.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eventoccurrenceincidentepisodephenomenon

Antonyms

non-eventstillness

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