Happening

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Happening

verb

  1. To occur or take place.

    "Let me tell you how it happened."

  2. To happen to; to befall.
  3. (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

    "Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

  4. (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

adjective

  1. (of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

    "This is a happening place tonight!"

  2. (of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

    "He is a real happening guy."

Anagrams of Happening

No exact anagrams found for "happening". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "happening" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Happening"

Happening is a 9-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Happening" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "happening" is a high-scoring word.