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happening

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/

The English word “happening” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
  2. Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

noun

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

Etymology

From happen + -ing.

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