I. ˈpa-siŋ noun
Date: 14th century
: the act of one that passes or causes to pass ; especially : death 1a
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- in passing
II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : going by or past
a passing pedestrian
2. : having a brief duration
a passing whim
3. obsolete : surpassing
4. : superficial
a passing acquaintance
a passing resemblance
5.
a. : of, relating to, or used in or for the act or process of passing
passing lanes
b. : given on satisfactory completion of an examination or course of study
a passing grade
III. adverb
Date: 14th century
: to a surpassing degree : exceedingly
passing strange