have a thing

English

Verb

have a thing (third-person singular simple present has a thing, present participle having a thing, simple past and past participle had a thing)

1. (informal) To be in a casual romantic relationship.

   Brad and Mary have a thing.

2. (informal, usually with "for") To have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something.

   Brad has a thing for Mary.

   I have a thing for ghost stories.

   Synonyms: have the hots for, fancy

Synonyms

• have a thing going on