wingding

wingding
wingding [wiŋ′diŋ΄ ]
n.
< earlier whingding < ?Slang
1. an event, action, party, etc. that is very festive, lively, unrestrained, etc.
2. something very striking, exciting, etc. of its kind

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wing·ding (wĭngʹdĭng') n. Informal
A lavish or lively party or celebration.
  [Origin unknown.]

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