Giving

Word GIVING
Character 6
Hyphenation giv ing
Pronunciations /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Giving"

What do we mean by giving?

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

To yield slightly when a force is applied.

To collapse under pressure or force.

To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.

To lead (onto or into).

To provide a view of.

To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.

To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.

To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.

To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.

To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.

To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

To grant power or permission to; to allow.

To devote or apply (oneself).

To become soft or moist.

To shed tears; to weep.

To have a misgiving.

To be going on, to be occurring

1.) Noun: encouragement 2.) Adjective: generous, helpful Urban Dictionary

Verb; a television broadcast. Portuguesism similar to the verb 'on' Urban Dictionary

Attributed originally to a traveling Scandinavian in the UK, this incredibly versatile phrase can be literally translated as "fuck it." This phrase seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness in a similar vain to 'it is what it is'. Can be abbreviated to 'if it gives' in standard conversation. Phrase abstracted from this immortal quote; "If it gives it gives, if it doesn't it doesn't, it's just the same." Urban Dictionary

Third abridgment of the original term "Give it up," which semantically became "Give it," and now is often more concisely spoken "Give." syn: c'mon, give it up, give it, ah yeah!, 's'up dawg, numba! Urban Dictionary

Used before describing something or if used alone means serving like serving a look Urban Dictionary

"It's not giving" refers to when something is not living up to its expectations. Urban Dictionary

When someone is giving the vibe of a certain person, place, or thing. Urban Dictionary

(Nigeria, Lagos slang) Fuck or conduct any sexual activity above a simple kiss, e.g. hand job, head, sex, titty fuck, dry humping etc. Normally followed with request for more specific details. Urban Dictionary

When you/an outfit/etc. is simply not giving life/not slaying. Urban Dictionary

1. A superlative descriptive adjective in reference to doing something to the excess or exceedingly well. i.e. We were "giving it" to the dance floor at the club last night. We were totally beumpin it up. Or I was driving so fast in my Mercedes on the way here. I was "giving it" to the road. 2. A gracious statement made when someone allows another person to have something. i.e. That blouse looks fabulous on you, I'm giving it to you. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Giving

The word "giving" in example sentences

Neither could the reference have been to “giving” in the simple sense of that word; if they could pluck out their eyes there was no impossibility in merely _giving_ them to the apostle. ❋ John Brown (1846)

And what does that child know or care, any more than if I was a common sister, that hadn't been giving up, and giving up, and _giving up_, ever since she was born? " ❋ Sophie May (1869)

Now when I hear the term "giving is living," I no longer see it as a cliche. ❋ Azita Ardakani (2011)

Mrs. Mariano simply scooped it up with her fork and put it into her mouth, her expression giving nothing away. ❋ Melissa Senate (2010)

I think the ok sign he kept giving is code for, “I can still breathe!” ❋ Unknown (2008)

She stands in the kitchen staring at me, her expression giving nothing away. ❋ Dan Clark (2009)

Though, to be honest, the basic premise would be pretty hard to recycle for a sequel; what with the title giving the entire plot away for the first film – it would be hard to think of something to top that little ditty. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Lester said nothing, his expression giving nothing away. ❋ Jane Feather (2007)

Do we really need another title giving stories about the missing years of Batman's history? ❋ Fred Perry (2006)

You hear the term giving back and that's used a lot and certainly you know people in New York and they put on their tuxedo and they think that they're giving back. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Ciccolini exhaled smoke, his expression giving them nothing. ❋ Max Allan Collins (2003)

"Wow, the man that just gave the [Salvation Army] [Santa] [all that] money was very giving!" ❋ Dannielle (2004)

"What's giving?" ("What's on TV?") "It gave already" ("[The show] has already been [broadcast]") "It doesn't give anymore." ("The [television] show is no longer broadcast") ❋ Bobbobato (2012)

Q: [Why do] I always get the crazy ones? A: [If it gives it gives] [mate]. ❋ NorthernGlory (2015)

"Hey, [Bainz], give!" Watching the game on TV, after my 14th beer, I began to jump up and down with the gang yelling "Give!" when the [Huskers] scored to pull within 17. Compton slapped ol' [Swain] a smooth five as he said, "C'mon 'n' give, y'all." ❋ Wount (2019)

Wen I said “[the dress] is giving” Or to describe something “[it’s giving] [bundle] up” if it’s cold outside ❋ MariamFromTheDMV (2020)

"Hey [sis], I just got my hair done, [whatchu] think?" "[Uhhh], it's not giving what it was supposed to gave sis-" ❋ Trap_bunny_bubbles (2021)

[it’s giving]…[fucking idiot] ❋ Its_mc_squared (2023)

[I'm going to] [give her] tonight. They where giving each other there when the teacher [walked in]. I gave her last night. Came here for gives but its all guys. ❋ Lagos Slang (2017)

[girl], that [wig] is not giving. ❋ Verymuchgivingdictionary (2020)

I'm "[giving it]" in the above [definitions]. ❋ Sgrim26 (2009)

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