How to Pronounce "biding"
word
ˈbaɪdɪŋ
BY-ding
bˈaɪdɪŋ
BY-ding
Definition
"Biding" is the present participle of "bid," meaning offering a price at an auction, or waiting patiently for the right moment to act (as in "biding one's time").
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪdɪŋ
British English
bˈaɪdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-ding
UK
BY-ding
Listen in Context
He was biding for the painting at the auction.
She is biding her time until the right moment comes.
Several people were biding aggressively for the rare coin.
"I've just been biding my time, waiting for a better job offer," he said.