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having a good one

having a good one is the present participle and gerund of have a good one.

Meaning of have a good one

Verb

have a good one (third-person singular simple present has a good one, present participle having a good one, simple past and past participle had a good one)

  1. (idiomatic) To enjoy an event or occasion, especially a holiday or one's birthday.
    • You're turning nineteen tomorrow? I hope you have a good one!

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Questions about having a good one

What is having a good one the present participle and gerund of?
Having a good one is the present participle and gerund of have a good one.

Words near having a good one in the dictionary

  1. having a fit
  2. having a foot in both camps
  3. having a gas
  4. having a go
  5. having a good mind to
  6. having a good one
  7. having a good time
  8. having a good time of it
  9. having a hand in
  10. having a handle on
  11. having a hard time

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