greycing

English

Etymology

Blend of greyhound +‎ racing

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹeɪsɪŋ/

Noun

greycing (uncountable)

1. (archaic, informal) Greyhound racing.
   • 1955, Federation News - General Federation of Trade Unions (page N-10)

     Shorter working hours, the modern semi-detached house, cinema, television, motor-coach tours, greycing, the pools, all these he desires.

   • 2006, Dictionary of Pub Names, page 174:

     The greyhound was formerly used in the chase, but is now mainly associated with greyhound racing, or 'greycing'.