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Questioning Definition & Meaning

questioning
adjective
  1. perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); "he had a quizzical expression"
  2. marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"
  3. showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
noun
  1. a request for information

"Questioning" in song lyrics

See how questioning is used in real songs:

  • "Bring them hoes up in for questioning"
    Big Tymers — Pimp On
  • "Take the lesser men and rebuilt, ain't no questioning"
    Classified — Sound Off
  • "Then came the questioning"
    Mood — Karma

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Frequently asked questions

What does questioning mean?
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); "he had a quizzical expression" marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener" showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow" a request for information
What part of speech is questioning?
Questioning is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does questioning have?
Questioning has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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