greycing

English

Etymology

Blend of greyhound +‎ racing

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪsɪŋ/

Noun

greycing (uncountable)

  1. (archaic, informal) Greyhound racing.
    • 1955, Federation News - General Federation of Trade Unions (page N-10)
      Shorter working hours, the modern semi-detached house, cinema, television, motor-coach tours, greycing, the pools, all these he desires.
    • 2006, Dictionary of Pub Names, page 174:
      The greyhound was formerly used in the chase, but is now mainly associated with greyhound racing, or 'greycing'.
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