How Do You Spell HORNING?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːnɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "Horning" is spelled using the phonetic transcription /ˈhɔrnɪŋ/. The first syllable, "horn," is pronounced with an open o sound like "aw" in "saw," followed by an r sound. The second syllable, "-ing," is pronounced with a short i sound followed by the nasal sound "ng." In standard American English, the accent is on the first syllable, with strong emphasis on the "aw" sound. "Horning" is a word that can mean either "the act of giving someone horns" or "to sound a horn."

HORNING Meaning and Definition

1. Horning is a verb that refers to the act of sounding or blowing a horn, typically as a form of communication or signal. It involves producing a loud, resonant noise using a horn instrument or a device that emits a horn-like sound.

   The term can also be used in the context of animals, particularly when describing the sound produced by certain horned creatures, such as cattle or rhinos. In this sense, horning relates to the act of these animals emitting a sharp, piercing sound similar to the blast of a horn.

   Furthermore, horning can be used metaphorically to describe the act of forcefully asserting one's presence or existence. It embodies the idea of making oneself heard or noticed, typically in a bold or aggressive manner. It can signify a demonstration of power, dominance, or assertion of authority, often accompanied by a feeling of urgency or importance.

   In addition, horning may also refer to the act of pushing or nudging with a horn-like object. This can be observed in competitive sports like basketball, where players may use their elbows or shoulders to push opponents away in order to create space or gain advantage.

   Overall, horning encompasses a range of meanings, from the simple act of producing a sound with a horn to the metaphorical expression of asserting oneself, as well as the physical act of pushing with a horn-like object.

2. The appearance of the crescent moon; in Scot. law, a certain process against a debtor.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HORNING

• gorning
• uorning
• yorning
• hkrning
• hlrning
• hprning
• h0rning
• h9rning
• hodning
• hofning
• hotning
• ho5ning
• ho4ning
• horbing
• horming
• horjing
• horhing
• hornung
• hornjng

Etymology of HORNING

The word "horning" has multiple meanings, so its etymology can vary depending on the specific context. Here are two possible etymologies for different meanings of "horning":

1. Horning meaning "the act of sounding a horn or making a horn-like sound":

The word "horning" in this sense is derived from the Old English word "hornian", which means "to blow a horn" or "to make a horn-like sound". The Old English word is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hurnōną", which has the same meaning.

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Similar spelling words for HORNING

• Earning,
• zoning,
• Harming,
• Hopping,
• Coining,
• housing,
• Hinging,
• darning,
• turning,
• herding,
• hoarding,
• horniness,
• Hogging,
• loaning,
• morning,
• hosing,
• hooking,
• burning,
• hornier,
• joining,
• howling,
• hurling,
• horn in,
• Hoping,
• Hooting,
• herring,
• hurting,
• Hoeing,
• moaning,
• downing,
• Donning,
• Boning,
• mourning,
• honking,
• warning,
• churning,
• hornung,
• Hiring,
• Owning.

Conjugate verb Horning

CONDITIONAL

I would horn

we would horn

you would horn

he/she/it would horn

they would horn

FUTURE

I will horn

we will horn

you will horn

he/she/it will horn

they will horn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have horned

we will have horned

you will have horned

he/she/it will have horned

they will have horned

PAST

I horned

we horned

you horned

he/she/it horned

they horned

PAST PERFECT

I had horned

we had horned

you had horned

he/she/it had horned

they had horned

PRESENT

I horn

we horn

you horn

he/she/it horns

they horn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have horned

we have horned

you have horned

he/she/it has horned

they have horned

I am horning

we are horning

you are horning

he/she/it is horning

they are horning

I was horning

we were horning

you were horning

he/she/it was horning

they were horning

I will be horning

we will be horning

you will be horning

he/she/it will be horning

they will be horning

I have been horning

we have been horning

you have been horning

he/she/it has been horning

they have been horning

I had been horning

we had been horning

you had been horning

he/she/it had been horning

they had been horning

I will have been horning

we will have been horning

you will have been horning

he/she/it will have been horning

they will have been horning

I would have horned

we would have horned

you would have horned

he/she/it would have horned

they would have horned

I would be horning

we would be horning

you would be horning

he/she/it would be horning

they would be horning

I would have been horning

we would have been horning

you would have been horning

he/she/it would have been horning

they would have been horning