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Sayin

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Definition

The word 'sayin' is a colloquial contraction of the word 'saying', which means expressing or communicating something verbally.

Synonyms & similar words

telling expressing stating uttering voicing communicating pronouncing articulating verbalizing muttering whispering mentioning conveying sharing disclosing declaring repeating announcing spouting blabbing

Synonyms by register

Formal

state declare articulate express

Informal

tell speak chat gab spill the beans

Literary

utter proclaim vocalize

Antonyms

silent quiet mute unspoken reticent taciturn

Common collocations

  • what are you sayin
  • what he's sayin
  • what she's sayin
  • what they're sayin
  • what i'm sayin
  • what you're sayin
  • what was he sayin

Word family

verb say

Usage note

This is a colloquial and often grammatically informal spelling of 'saying'. It is typically used in informal speech or text messages.

Example sentences

  1. She was sayin she saw a ghost in her room.
  2. I heard him sayin he doesn't like chocolate.
  3. Sayin nice things can make someone happy.
  4. Why are you always sayin mean words?
  5. Can you stop sayin that word, please?

Quotes

  • "Actions speak louder than words, but not when you're sayin 'I love you'" - Unknown
  • "Sayin sorry doesn't mean there isn't guilt and forgiving doesn't mean the pain is gone." - Unknown
  • "A picture is worth a thousand words, but it takes a thousand words to understand sayin 'I love you'" - Unknown

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