IPA: /ˈmɪd.lɪŋ/
KK: /ˈmɪd.lɪŋ/
adjective
Definition: Not very good or bad; average in quality or size.
Example: The restaurant received middling reviews from the critics.
adverb
Definition: In a way that is average or moderate, neither very good nor very bad.
Example: The performance was middling, not impressive but not terrible either.
noun
Definition: A type of product or commodity that is of average or intermediate quality, size, or grade, often used in specific regional contexts.
Example: The store sells a variety of middlings, including different grades of flour and pork cuts.