Bidding Definition

bidding
noun
  1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  2. a request to be present; "they came at his bidding"
  3. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

"Bidding" in song lyrics

See how bidding is used in real songs:

  • "Throw em on a auction block, CEOs bidding"
    GZA f/ Dreddy Kruger, Hell Razah, RZA, Timbo King — Hip Hop Fury
  • "And the physical words are mere residuals for my bidding"
    Organized Konfusion — The Extinction Agenda
  • "I'm too shy, so I send bad guys to do my bidding"
    Soce (The Elemental Wizard) — Megaman's Room

Usage tips for "bidding"

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