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happening

[ hap-uh-ning ]

noun

  1. something that happens; occurrence; event.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. an unconventional dramatic or artistically orchestrated performance, often a series of discontinuous events involving audience participation.
  3. any event considered worthwhile, unusual, or interesting.


happening

/ ˈhæpənɪŋ; ˈhæpnɪŋ /

noun

  1. an occurrence; event
  2. an improvised or spontaneous display or performance consisting of bizarre and haphazard events
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. informal.
    fashionable and up-to-the-minute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of happening1

First recorded in 1545–55; 1965–70 happening fordef 2; happen + -ing 1
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That moment comes in Episode 15, about 20 minutes shy to the end — these are all revelations happening in real time for the character.

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It was the best question ever, because it’s like, well, I talk about being gay for the same reason that these other comics talk about being straight, because it’s what’s happening in my life.

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In theory this will be in sharp contrast to what is happening in other countries in the world.

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“Right now individual companies are trying to monopolize the business and prevent that from happening,†said McMahon.

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It was later seen in the Swalwell area and a pursuit was "authorised", with the crash happening about two miles north on the other side of the river.

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