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fitting

Definition

  • noun: the act of putting on clothes to see if they fit properly
  • noun: an action or act of one that fits
  • adjective: of a kind that is appropriate for the situation or purpose
  • adjective: of a kind appropriate to the situation
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: suitable, fit, appropriate

Examples

  • It seemed only 'fitting' [='proper, right'] that she should win her final tournament.

  • pants that 'fit' tightly/loosely = tight-'fitting'/loose-'fitting' pants

  • I have a 'fitting' for my wedding dress this afternoon.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nothing. It's okay. I'll call you later. Okay? Okay. Have the best time. Just call me when you get back. Bye. Love you. Bye. God! At the fitting today, they had all these... rock and roll clothes, but the band wasn't tough at all. The label guy just kept saying, "More lock and loll," (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation