Dictionary
out•ing
Pronunciation: (ou'ting), [key]—
n.
1. a pleasure trip, excursion, picnic, or the like:
the annual outing for the senior class.
2. a public appearance, as by a participant in an athletic contest or event:
The new player scored spectacularly in his second outing with the team.
3. the intentional exposure of a secret homosexual, esp. a prominent figure.
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