Happener vs. Happening

Happenernoun

One who participates in a happening.

Happeningadjective

Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

‘This is a happening place tonight!’;

Happenernoun

A person who makes things happen.

Happeningadjective

Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

‘He is a real happening guy.’;

Happenernoun

A person to whom things happen.

Happeningnoun

Something that happens.

Happenernoun

(often used in the negative) An event that is expected to happen; a plan that is likely to succeed.

Happeningnoun

A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

Happeningnoun

something that happens; an occurrence; an event.

Happeningnoun

An event that is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or important.

Happeningnoun

An artistic or entertainment event that is unconventional, sometimes discontinuous, designed to evoke strong emotions, and sometimes involving participation by the audience.

Happeningnoun

an event that happens

Happeningadjective

taking place;

‘the parade is still happening’;

Happening

A happening is a performance, event, or situation art, usually as performance art. The term was first used by Allan Kaprow during the 1950s to describe a range of art-related events.