adj · noun · verb · 10 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
[ˈsɪŋɪŋ]
US:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
Midlands, Northern-England:/ˈsɪŋɡɪŋɡ/
Midlands, Northern-England:[ˈsɪŋɡɪŋɡ]
rhymes with -ɪŋɪŋ
CMU ARPABET:S IH1 NG IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Smooth and flowing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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4
noun
Meaning 4
Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable, usually
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5
noun
Meaning 5
A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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6
noun
Meaning 6
A ringing sound in the ears.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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7
verb
Meaning 7
present participle and gerund of sing
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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8
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
smooth and flowing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cantabile
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9
noun
Meaning 9
the act of singing vocal music
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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