NYT Dictionary

BELLING

/ˈbɛlɪŋ/
NounVerbGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

Bellowing; the sound of a male deer during the rutting season

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bellynge, equivalent to bell + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shivareechivareecharivaricallithumpcallathumpbell

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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