singing

Etymology

From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.

noun

  1. The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
  2. (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
  3. (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

adj

  1. (music) Smooth and flowing.
  2. (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of sing

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