happening — An 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.

An event or occurrence, especially one that is notable or significant. It can also describe something that is currently fashionable or exciting.
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The happening has hands slapping while gifts need wrapping!
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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.
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“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.”
“The police investigated the mysterious happening at the abandoned mansion.”
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