happening

/ˈha-pə-niŋ/

noun

  1. something that happens : occurrence

  2. an event or series of events designed to evoke a spontaneous reaction to sensory, emotional, or spiritual stimuli

  3. something (such as an event) that is particularly interesting, entertaining, or important

adjective

  1. very fashionable : in

  2. offering much stimulating activity

a happening hairstyle

verb

  1. to occur by chance —often used with it

  2. to come into being or occur as an event, process, or result

  3. to do, encounter, or attain something by or as if by chance