—adj.
1 in senses of PASS v.
2 transient, fleeting (a passing glance).
3 cursory, incidental (a passing reference).
—n.
1 in senses of PASS v.
2 euphem. the death of a person (mourned his passing).
Phrases and idioms:
passing note Mus. a note not belonging to the harmony but interposed to secure a smooth transition. passing shot Tennis a shot aiming the ball beyond and out of reach of the other player.
Derivatives:
passingly adv.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.