treatin'
Payin' someone's way
Treatin' is an informal spelling of treating, representing the dropped g common in casual speech.
It covers all senses of the verb: She's been treatin' me right, The doctor's treatin' him for pneumonia, I'm treatin' myself to dinner.
The spelling signals a relaxed, often Southern or working-class voice.
Craving confrontation eagerly
- coverin'Placin' atop or around
- surprisin'Causing unexpected reaction
- blessin'Favor from above
- handlin'Coping with something
got you · on me · generous · hospitality · kindness
Becoming whole again
- doctorin'Informal medical care
- nursin'Healthcare profession, informally
- fixin'Intending to act
- home remedyHomemade medical treatment
folk medicine · salve · ointment · balm
Coping with something
Indulge excessively
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- sweetsSugary food items
- candySugary edible treats
snack · guilty pleasure · reward · comfort food · enjoyment · special occasion · celebration · ice cream
spoilin'
Craving confrontation eagerly
- coverin'Placin' atop or around
- surprisin'Causing unexpected reaction
- blessin'Favor from above
handlin' · got you · on me · generous · hospitality · kindness
healin'
Becoming whole again
home remedy · folk medicine · salve · ointment · balm
handlin'
Coping with something
pamper
Indulge excessively
candy · snack · guilty pleasure · reward · comfort food · enjoyment · special occasion · celebration · ice cream · chocolate
- trick or treatingCostumed candy solicitation
- peace treatiesFormal agreements ending wars
- Heat treatingThermal metallurgical modification
- treating yourself
- legal treatiesBinding international agreements
- treating like a child
treating, treaties, mistreating, retreating, entreating, entreaties