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Definition happening in British English

happening noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhæp(ə)nɪŋ/
1

an event that is unusual or important

Example

There have been some strange happenings in the village lately.

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2

an informal event or performance that the public can take part in

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Definition happening in British English