ˈmeɪkɪŋ n. 1 in senses of
MAKE v. 2 (in pl.) a
earnings;
profit. b (foll. by of)
essential qualities or ingredients (has
the makings of a
general; we
have the makings of a meal). c US &
Austral. colloq.
paper and tobacco for rolling a
cigarette. øbe the making of
ensure the
success or
favourable development of. in the making in the
course of
being made or formed. [OE macung (as MAKE)]