receiving /ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/noun 1forms 1phrases 1 noun1 •The act by which something is received; reception.Those that are received graciously may, and must, render the calves of their lips — poor returns for rich receivings, yet, if sincere, more acceptable than the calves of the stall. — 1708 formsreceivings Phrases with receiving on the receiving endBeing the victim of an unpleasant action.
