winging
word · lemma: wing
Definition
'Winging' means moving with wings (like birds) or, informally, doing something without preparation or making it up as you go.
Usage & Nuances
As slang, 'winging it' means improvising or doing something unprepared. Common in informal speech: 'I'm just winging it.' Literal use (birds, insects) is less frequent. Can be confused with 'winning' because of pronunciation.
Spanish: improvisando - volando (con alas)Portuguese (BR): improvisando - voando (com asas)Portuguese (PT): improvisando - voando (com asas)Chinese (Simplified): 即兴发挥 - 挥动翅膀飞行Chinese (Traditional): 即興發揮 - 揮動翅膀飛行Hindi: बिना तैयारी के (इम्प्रोवाइज करना) - पंख फैलाकर उड़नाArabic: مرتجلًا (بدون تخطيط) - يطير بجناحيه
Example Sentences
The bird is winging across the sky.
basic
I forgot my notes, so I'm winging my speech.
basic
She is winging through her test without studying.
basic
I'm just winging dinner tonight with whatever's in the fridge.
natural
Are you ready for the presentation or are you winging it?
natural
We had no plan—honestly, we were just winging it the whole time.
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