feelin

feel-in · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) Non-standard spelling of "feeling," used to represent casual or dialectal pronunciation, often in song lyrics or informal writing.

  2. 2.

    (slang) An emotional state or intuition.

Related words

See also: feel, feeling, feelings
Synonyms: feeling, sensation, vibe

Etymology

Informal reduction of "feeling," representing the dropping of the final -g sound common in casual speech. This pronunciation has been represented in writing since at least the 19th century, particularly in dialect literature and song lyrics.