English Explanatory Dictionary

sing small

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To assume a humble tone.
  2. To not say anything; to keep quiet.
  3. To play a minor part.
  4. To sing softly.

Pronunciation

/sɪŋ ˈsmɔːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sing small.wav /sɪŋ ˈsmɔl/ /-smɑl/

Word forms

sing small sings small singing small sang small sung small no-table-tags glossary singest small sangest small sungest small singeth small

Etymology

From sing + small (“in a small fashion; (obsolete) in a low tone, softly”).

Related words

play second fiddle
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