adj. & n.
adj. 1 in senses of PASS v. 2 transient, fleeting (a passing glance). 3 cursory, incidental (a passing reference).
n. 1 in senses of PASS v. 2 euphem. the death of a person (mourned his passing). passing note Mus. a note not belonging to the harmony but interposed to secure a smooth transition. passing shot Tennis a shot aiming the ball beyond and out of reach of the other player. passingly adv.