Geeing
/ˈdʒiːɪŋ/noun
The present participle of “gee,” meaning turning or urging a horse to the right, or informally agreeing or fitting together.
Did you know?The horse-command “gee” has no securely established origin, while the agreement sense is linked to older “gree,” related to the idea of favor or goodwill.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
gee
“A command used to urge a horse, especially to turn right; its origin is uncertain.”
16th–17th Century
English
gee / gree
“To agree, suit, or fit together; “gree” was an older form associated with agreement.”
14th Century
Old French
gré
“Goodwill, favor, pleasure, or willingness.”
Classical Latin
Latin
grātus
“Pleasing, acceptable, favored, or grateful.”
Modern English
English
geeing
“The -ing form of “gee,” used for turning or urging a horse, or for agreeing in informal usage.”