Biggening

/ˈbɪɡənɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or action of becoming or making something bigger; an archaic term for enlargement or growth.

Etymology

Present participle of 'biggen', using the '-ing' suffix. An archaic formation that parallels modern gerunds like 'darkening' or 'frightening'.

Kelly Says

The biggening of something sounds almost magical—like an old incantation—yet it's just the English language being systematic about turning verbs into action-words!

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