Definition of "giving" in Englisch

verb

1. present participle and gerund of give

   • 1981, fa.human-nets, 6 May 1981 0359-EDT, Gary Feldman at CMU-10A These bright surfaces are sprayed with a fine spray of ink, thus giving them an even surface.

2. (slang, transitive) giving off a certain vibe or aesthetic.

   • This dress is giving summer and margaritas. Love it!
   • Stop texting me! It's giving "desperate", honestly.

3. (slang, intransitive) exuding, radiating, stunning.

   • Your outfit is giving!

adjective

1. Having the tendency to give; generous.

   • To become like Christ involves everything else: becoming a loving and giving person, having confidence enabling you to be vulnerable (psychologically and physically; Jesus did both), having the wisdom to see people's needs and the desire to meet them.

noun

1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.

2. A gift; a benefaction.

3. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.