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greycing

/ˈɡɹeɪsɪŋ/

greycing noun: greyhound racing.

Noun

greycing (uncountable)

  1. (archaic, informal) Greyhound racing.
    • Shorter working hours, the modern semi-detached house, cinema, television, motor-coach tours, greycing, the pools, all these he desires.1955, Federation News - General Federation of Trade Unions (page N-10)
    • The greyhound was formerly used in the chase, but is now mainly associated with greyhound racing, or 'greycing'.2006, Dictionary of Pub Names, page 174

Origin of greycing

Blend of greyhound + racing.

Questions about greycing

What does greycing mean?
Greycing means greyhound racing.
What part of speech is greycing?
Greycing is a noun.
How do you pronounce greycing?
Greycing is pronounced /ˈɡɹeɪsɪŋ/.

Words near greycing in the dictionary

  1. greybeard
  2. greybeards
  3. greyboard
  4. greybodies
  5. greybody
  6. greycing
  7. greycoat
  8. greyed
  9. greyed out
  10. greyen
  11. greyened

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