Dealing Definition & Meaning

dealing
noun
  1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others; "honest dealing"
  2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); "no transactions are possible without him"; "he has always been honest is his dealings with me"

"Dealing" in song lyrics

See how dealing is used in real songs:

  • "then robbing stealing killing and dope dealing"
    69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
  • "You wanna meet your up talk, with all the shedded dealing"
    Al-D f/ Mr. 3-2 — Mailman
  • "Lace up the chucks, get on the average start the real dealing"
    Black Knights f/ Sandman — Kill or Be Killed *

Usage tips for "dealing"

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