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giving
/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
When used as a verb, "giving" is the present participle of "give." It often requires an indirect object (the person receiving) and a direct object (the thing being given). As an adjective meaning generous, it describes a person's character. This usage is common in positive descriptions of personality. When describing physical objects as "giving," it means the material is not rigid. For example, a soft cushion or a flexible branch is described as giving.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is scrolling through her phone in a crowded university library.
Eleanor Smith
DEAR CHLOE YOUR FATHER IS SO GIVING WITH HIS TIME LATELY.
Chloe Smith
true he is totally carrying the team rn lol
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Eleanor uses 'giving' as an adjective meaning generous. Chloe responds with the slang term 'carrying the team', which means doing the majority of the work or providing the most support in a group effort.