giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/noun 3adjective 2forms 3phrases 1 noun3 •The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting. •A gift; a benefaction.his gains were sure, His givings rare — 1717 •The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.[U]pon the first giving of the weather. — 1710 adjective2 •Having the tendency to give; generous. •(slang) Awesome, outstanding, radiating, stunning; exceeding expectations. (Probably derived from earlier transitive use of give (“give off [a certain vibe or appearance]”), as in this outfit gives ‘college girl’, that one is giving ‘old Hollywood’.)Your outfit is giving! formsgivings · more giving · most giving Phrases with giving gift that keeps on givingSomething with ongoing consequences; usually, one with positive ongoing consequences.