Definition of Springing
Springing
spring·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action or instance of leaping or bouncing upward or forward;
e.g. The force of the dog's springing knocked the little old lady over.
(verb)
suddenly or rapidly moving in a particular direction, especially jumping/leaping upward or forward;
e.g. She bumped her head on the low ceiling when springing up from the chair.
(verb)
arising, appearing, or originating from something or somewhere, or suddenly presenting something to someone;
e.g. The flowers were springing from the bushes in large numbers. There is no way of springing this news on them without making them worried.
(verb)
(informal American) spending money or paying for something, especially something special or a treat;
e.g. They are thinking of springing for a fancy dinner to celebrate the occasion.
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