makings


mak·ing

M0052000 (mā′kĭng)n.1. a. The act of one that makes: the making of a cake; the making of excuses.b. The process of coming into being: trouble in the making.2. The means of gaining success or realizing potential: That job will be the making of you.3. Something that is made, especially a quantity made at one time.4. often makings The abilities or qualities needed for development: You have the makings of a fine teacher.5. makingsa. The material or ingredients needed for making something: all the makings for an apple pie.b. Informal The paper and tobacco for rolling a cigarette.

makings

(ˈmeɪkɪŋz) pl n1. potentials, qualities, or materials: he had the makings of a leader. 2. slang Also called: rollings the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette3. (Banking & Finance) profits; earnings