thing
IPA: θˈɪŋ
noun
- That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
- A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
- An individual object or distinct entity.
- (law)
- Whatever can be owned.
- Corporeal object.
- (in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
- (somewhat dated, with the) The latest fad or fashion.
- (informal) A custom or practice.
- (informal) A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
- (informal) A unit or container, usually containing consumable goods.
- (informal) A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor; the crux.
- (informal) The central point; the crux.
- (slang) A penis.
- A living being or creature.
- Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
- (informal, used possessively) That which is favoured; personal preference.
- (informal, used possessively, with "do") One's typical routine, habits, or manner.
- (chiefly historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
- (informal) A romantic relationship.
- (informal) A romantic couple.
- (MLE) Girl; attractive woman.
- (informal) Nickname or appellative for numerous "things", including fictional characters.
- (informal, slang, US) Nickname for the Volkswagen 181.
- (MLE) Alternative form of ting. [A high-pitched ringing sound, as made when a small bell is struck.]
verb
- (rare) To express as a thing; to reify.
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