hap·pen·ing (h p  -n ng)n. 1. Something that takes place. See Synonyms at occurrence. 2. An improvised, often spontaneous spectacle or performance, especially one involving audience participation. |
happening [ˈhæpənɪŋ ˈhæpnɪŋ]
n
1. an occurrence; event
2. an improvised or spontaneous display or performance consisting of bizarre and haphazard events
adj
Informal fashionable and up-to-the-minute
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  happening - an event that happens event - something that happens at a given place and time accompaniment, co-occurrence, concomitant, attendant - an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another avalanche - a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail" experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" trouble - an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble" treat - an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight miracle - any amazing or wonderful occurrence thing - an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..." episode - a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events beginning - the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war" conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" one-off - a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated periodic event, recurrent event - an event that recurs at intervals alteration, change, modification - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" computer error, error - (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer chance event, fortuity, accident, stroke - anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity" fire - the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire" incident - a single distinct event discharge - the sudden giving off of energy case, instance, example - an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" failure - an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure" success - an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs" appearance - the event of coming into sight disappearance - the event of passing out of sight disappearance - ceasing to exist; "he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula"; "what was responsible for the disappearance of the rainforest?"; "the disappearance of resistance at very low temperatures" impinging, striking, contact - the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" collapse - a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity" break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt" sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" union - the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts; "lightning produced an unusual union of the metals" news event - a newsworthy event flash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy convergence - the occurrence of two or more things coming together |
happening
noun
event, incident, occasion, case, experience, chance, affair, scene, accident, proceeding, episode, adventure, phenomenon, occurrence, escapade plans to hire freelance reporters to cover the latest happenings
adjective
fashionable, modern, popular, cool, exciting, hip (informal), up to date, plugged-in (slang), du jour (French), culty the most happening place at the moment, the Que Club
Translations
happening
n
→ Ereignis nt; (not planned) → Vorfall m; there have been some strange happenings in that house → in dem Haus sind sonderbare Dinge vorgegangen
(Theat) → Happening nt
happening [ˈhæpnɪŋ] n (event) → avvenimento, evento; (in theatre) → happening m inv
happening [ˈhæpnɪŋ] n (event) → avvenimento, evento; (in theatre) → happening m inv
happening [ˈhæpnɪŋ] n (event) → avvenimento, evento; (in theatre) → happening m inv
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