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Definition of saying

saying

/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
say · ing
Plural:sayings
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• noun

1

A short, pithy, commonly known expression that generally offers advice or wisdom; a proverb or maxim.

Example

"As the old saying goes, you should never judge a book by its cover."

2

The act of uttering words or expressing something in speech.

Example

"There is a great difference between the saying of a promise and the doing of it."

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• Rhymes for saying

• Nearby Words

saxophonist
say
sayer
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sayonara
sazerac
scab

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English sayinge, derived from the Old English verb secgan ('to utter, inform, speak') combined with the noun-forming suffix -ing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saying
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