Happening

verb

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 14.4

Definitions

1.verbTo occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

2.verbTo happen to; to befall.

3.verb(with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

"Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

4.verb(followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

5.adjective(of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

"This is a happening place tonight!"

6.adjective(of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

"He is a real happening guy."

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