Definition of SCHEMING

scheming

Plural: schemings

Verb

  • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  • devise a system or form a scheme for
  • present participle and gerund of scheme

Adjective Satellite

  • used of persons
  • concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; - W.Churchill
    • "a scheming wife"
    • "a scheming gold digger"

Adj

  • Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots.

Noun

  • The activity or practice of making secret or underhanded plans.

Origin / Etymology

From scheme + -ing.

Scrabble Score: 16

scheming: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
scheming: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scheming: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

scheming: valid Words With Friends Word