Retiring Definition & Meaning
retiring
- adjective
- not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"
- reluctant to draw attention to yourself
"Retiring" in song lyrics
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"It ain't too many dope dealers retiring"
Dead Prez & Outlawz — Can't Sell Dope 4Eva -
"Steve Jobs seen death after just retiring"
Jay Electronica f/ Mobb Deep — Call of Duty: MW3 -
"If I'm not inspiring then I'm retiring"
Jesse Abraham — Spiderman on Vitamins
Words that rhyme with retiring
Usage tips for "retiring"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does retiring mean?
- not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl" of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board" reluctant to draw attention to yourself
- What part of speech is retiring?
- Retiring is an adjective.
- How many definitions does retiring have?
- Retiring has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).