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outing

[ ou-ting ]

noun

  1. a pleasure trip, excursion, picnic, or the like:

    the annual outing for the senior class.

    Synonyms:

  2. a public appearance, as by a participant in an athletic contest or event:

    The new player scored spectacularly in his second outing with the team.

  3. the intentional exposure of a person’s denied or secret identity, orientation, or status, especially gay sexual orientation or transgender identity.


outing

/ ˈ²¹ÊŠ³Ùɪŋ /

noun

  1. a short outward and return journey; trip; excursion
  2. informal.
    the naming by homosexuals of other prominent homosexuals, often against their will
“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 outing1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; out, -ing 1
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Mr Incredible has been barred from running after either being pulled up or refusing to race in his last four outings.

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But with his refined mechanics and externally-focused mindset, he immediately settled back down, retired his next three batters in order and went on to complete his first scoreless outing since last June 16.

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For a while, the Trojans slowed Bueckers, who scored 40 in her previous outing, by chasing her with Smith, their most tenacious on-ball defender.

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It was an imperfect outing for Snell, who despite owning two Cy Youngs still is known for a lack of consistent efficiency, having topped 130 innings just twice in his nine-year career.

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Then Pallas cried and the outing spiraled into a mess.

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