thing
/THiNG/
noun: thing
plural noun: things
noun: the thing
noun: one’s thing
plural noun: one’s things
- an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.
- personal belongings or clothing.
- equipment, utensils, or other objects used for a particular purpose.
- anything (used for emphasis).
noun: a thing - used to express one’s disapproval of or contempt for something.
- all that can be described in the specified way.
- used euphemistically to refer to a man’s penis.
- an inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being.
- a living creature or plant.
- used to express and give a reason for one’s pity, affection, approval, or contempt for a person or animal.
- an action, activity, event, thought, or utterance.
- circumstances, conditions, or matters that are unspecified.
- an abstract entity, quality, or concept.
- an example or type of something.
- informal
a situation or activity of a specified type or quality. - informal
a romantic or sexual relationship. - informal
an established or genuine phenomenon or practice (typically used in expressions registering
- informal
what is needed or required.- what is socially acceptable or fashionable.
- informal
one’s special interest or concern. - informal
used to introduce or emphasize an important point.
Origin
Old English þing, þyng, of Germanic origin; related to German Ding . Early senses included ‘meeting’ and ‘matter, concern’ as well as ‘inanimate object’.
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