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Meaning of be a thing | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.

colloquial, idiomatic, stative

Examples

“So dinosaur porn is a thing now. I first learned about it on Kindleboards from a bunch of erotica writers who were very upset about the success of Christie Sims and Alara Branwen.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

be able to be able to count on one's fingers be about be aces with be ages with be all about