Synonyms for

Makin

Verb / ˈmækɪn / Another word for makin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Makin is a slang term for making or creating something, usually in a quick and easy way.

Synonyms & similar words

tarawa tarawamakin makin creating producing constructing forming fashioning building fabricating manufacturing concocting composing engendering generating causing initiating

Synonyms by register

Formal

creating producing generating constructing

Informal

doing cooking building working on

Literary

forging fashioning crafting

Antonyms

stopping ceasing ending finishing halting desisting

Common collocations

  • makin' a difference
  • makin' progress
  • makin' a scene
  • makin' a wish
  • makin' a fortune
  • makin' a fool
  • makin' a point

Word family

verb make

Usage note

Makin' is a colloquial and informal spelling of 'making', often used in casual speech or writing to represent pronunciation. It is generally not appropriate for formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I'm makin a cake for my friend's birthday.
  2. We're makin a fort out of blankets and chairs.
  3. He's makin a list of things to do today.
  4. She's makin a sweater for her grandma.
  5. They're makin a plan for the weekend.

Quotes

  • I'm makin' a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty and nice.
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. So keep makin' the best of it.
  • I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship. And makin' progress every day.

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