thing

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Pronunciation
/θɪŋ/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

2 Definition

A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.

3 Definition

An individual object or distinct entity.

4 Definition

A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).

Example Sentences
  • Bacon pie? Is that a thing?
5 Definition

Whatever can be owned.

6 Definition

Corporeal object.

7 Definition

(somewhat obsolete, with the) The latest fad or fashion.

8 Definition

(in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.

Example Sentences
  • Hold on, let me just grab my things.
9 Definition

A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.

Example Sentences
  • get me a thing of apple juice at the store;  I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans
10 Definition

A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.

Example Sentences
  • The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.
11 Definition

A penis.

12 Definition

A living being or creature.

Example Sentences
  • you poor thing;  she's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place;  I met a pretty blond thing at the bar
13 Definition

That which matters; the crux.

Example Sentences
  • that's the thing: we don't know where he went;  the thing is, I don't have any money
14 Definition

Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.

Example Sentences
  • Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing.
15 Definition

That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)

16 Definition

A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.

17 Definition

A romantic relationship.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To express as a thing; to reify.