/hap"euh ning/ , n.
1. something that happens; occurrence; event.
2. an unconventional dramatic or artistically orchestrated performance, often a series of discontinuous events involving audience participation.
3. any event considered worthwhile, unusual, or interesting.
[ 1545-55; 1965-70 for def. 2; HAPPEN + -ING 1 ]
Syn. 1. incident, episode, instance, affair, case.