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happening definition

hap·pen·ing (hap′ən iŋ; informally hap′niŋ)

noun

  1. something that happens; occurrence; incident; event
  2. ☆
    1. a theatrical performance of unrelated and bizarre or ludicrous actions, often spontaneous and with some participation by the audience
    2. any event regarded as important, entertaining, newsworthy, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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