Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fixing

/ˈfɪksɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.09 in modern English

Syllables
fix-ing
IPA
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
17
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of subverting (fixing) a vote.

noun

Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc.)

British usage

noun

See fixings.

verb

present participle and gerund of fix

verb

Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to.

Slang

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

fixings (plural) fina (alternative) finna (alternative) fixin' (alternative)

Phrases

match fixing nitrogen-fixing price fixing going to

Frequently Paired Words

going to

Synonyms

about fitting repair fix fixture mend mending reparation

Rhymes With

mixing affixing intermixing

Questions

How do you pronounce fixing?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/.
What does fixing mean?
The act of subverting (fixing) a vote.

How to pronounce fixing

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