treating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of treat
noun
  1. Treatment.
  2. The practice of men providing young women ("charity girls") with entertainment outings, gifts, etc. in exchange for companionship and intimate activity.
  3. The electoral offence of offering an inducement such as food, drink or entertainment to a voter.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹiːtɪŋ/ en-us-treating.ogg

Word forms

treating treatings

Derived words

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