suffix 1 forming the present participle of verbs (asking; fighting), often as adjectives (charming; strapping). 2 forming adjectives from nouns (hulking) and verbs (balding). [ME alt. of OE -ende, later - inde]
-ING
Meaning of -ING in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012