guessing

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From Middle English gessyng, gessynge, equivalent to guess +‎ -ing.

Noun

guessing (plural guessings)

1. The act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight.

Etymology 2

From Middle English gessyng, equivalent to guess +‎ -ing.

Verb

guessing

1. present participle and gerund of guess

Derived terms

• guessing game

Anagrams

• Snuggies, snuggies