fixings

fix·ing

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fik-sing]
- /ˈfɪk sɪŋ/
- /ˈfɪksɪŋz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fik-sing]
- /ˈfɪk sɪŋ/

Definitions of fixings word

noun fixings the act of a person or thing that fixes. 1
noun fixings fixings, Also, fixin's, F01/F0182100 fik-sinz, ˈfɪk sɪnz. Informal. the necessary ingredients: salad fixings. the appropriate accompaniments; trimmings: turkey with all the fixings. 1
noun fixings gold fixing. 1
noun fixings All the components and accessories that normally accompany a project or event, particularly a social event. 1
noun plural fixings Fixings are extra items that are used to decorate or complete something, especially a meal. 0
noun plural fixings Fixings are items such as nails and screws which are used to fix things such as furniture together. 0

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Origin of fixings

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at fix, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Fixings

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fixings popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for fixings

noun fixings

trimmings — anything used or serving to decorate or complete: the trimmings of a Christmas tree.
accessories — Accessories belong to a product category in fashion stores, which includes items such as scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and purses.
constituents — serving to compose or make up a thing; component: the constituent parts of a motor.
accompaniments — something incidental or added for ornament, symmetry, etc.
ingredients — something that enters as an element into a mixture: Flour, eggs, and sugar are the main ingredients in the cake.

All 11 Synonyms of fixings