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giving

gi·ving

UK/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ US/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ very common slang

noun

1.

the act of giving

Synonyms
2.

the imparting of news or promises etc.

  • “he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving”
  • “giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily”
3.

disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return

  • “the alumni followed a program of annual giving”

adjective

1.

given or giving freely

  • “was a big tipper”
  • “the bounteous goodness of God”
  • “bountiful compliments”
  • “a freehanded host”
  • “a handsome allowance”
  • “Saturday”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”

Origin

By surface analysis, give + -ing.

Phrases

  • card giving
  • gift that keeps on giving
  • giving birth
  • Giving Tuesday
  • Indian giving

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