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makings

British  
/ ˈmeɪkɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. potentials, qualities, or materials

    he had the makings of a leader

  2. Also called: rollings.  slang the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette

  3. profits; earnings

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The match in Rabat, between two of the continent's leading nations, had the makings of the tie of the round but never quite lived up to its billing.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

This has the makings of an instant classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Aldi’s box, at $40 for 10 people, also includes the makings for green bean casserole and a pumpkin pie with whipped topping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

In front of Wirtz, Ektike has the makings of a genuine, out-and-out centre forward Liverpool simply did not have before because of Darwin Nunez's shortcomings.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

A huge barrier of the makings of the dike to which the cabins had been added was rolling and tumbling forward.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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