ˈpɑ:sɪŋ adj. & n. --adj. 1 in senses of PASS v. 2
transient,
fleeting (a passing glance). 3
cursory,
incidental (a passing reference). --n. 1 in senses of PASS v. 2 euphem.
the death of a
person (mourned
his passing). øpassing
note Mus. a note
not belonging to the
harmony but interposed to
secure a
smooth transition. passing shot
Tennis a shot aiming the ball
beyond and out of
reach of the
other player. øøpassingly adv.