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HAPPENING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Happening.

How to pronounce happening:

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Happening - as a verb

To occur or take place.

Example: "Let me tell you how it happened."

To happen to; to befall.

(with infinitive) to do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

Example: "Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

(followed by on or upon) to encounter by chance.

Happening - as an adjective

(of a place) busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

Example: "This is a happening place tonight!"

(of a person or product) trendy, up-to-the-minute.

Example: "He is a real happening guy."

Example Sentences

"The concert was the hottest happening of the year."
"I don't want to miss out on all the happenings in the city."
"The party was a grand happening with music and dancing."
"There is a lot of excitement surrounding the happening in town."
"She always keeps up with the latest happenings in the fashion world."
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Word Game Points

Is HAPPENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, happening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAPPENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is HAPPENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, happening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAPPENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is HAPPENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, happening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAPPENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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