makings

/ ˈmeɪkɪŋz /

plural noun

1. potentials, qualities, or materials

   he had the makings of a leader

2. slang.
   Also calledrollings the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette
3. profits; earnings

Example Sentences

Add to it pulsing strobe lights and floppy, oversized, mouthless cyclopes and you have all the makings of a nightmare trip.

From Los Angeles Times

She grew up wrapping damp greens in linen tea towels to keep them crisp but was frustrated when her salad makings fell out of the towels.

From Los Angeles Times

Lincoln Riley believes USC has the “makings of a really good team” despite a loss to Minnesota that critically compromises their playoff chances.

From Los Angeles Times

With less than three weeks to go in the regular season, the makings of an actual October rotation are coming into focus.

From Los Angeles Times

Consider the extraordinary tools at his disposal and you start to understand the makings of that rapid ascent.

From Los Angeles Times

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