noun

uttering

Uttering (noun) means something spoken; an act of speaking. Example: “His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies.”

noun

Something spoken; an act of speaking.

"His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies."

In law, the crime of knowingly passing off a forged document as genuine.

"He was charged with uttering after trying to cash a fake cheque."

How to use uttering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpeaking, or (in law) the crime of using a forged document as if it were real.

Word forms

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Rhymes for uttering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uttering” mean?

The word “uttering” means something spoken; an act of speaking. In plain terms, speaking, or (in law) the crime of using a forged document as if it were real.

How do you use “uttering” in a sentence?

Here is “uttering” used in a sentence: “His only utterings that morning were a few grunted replies.”

What part of speech is “uttering”?

“Uttering” is a noun.

How many meanings does “uttering” have?

“Uttering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something spoken; an act of speaking.