(colloquial) to exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice

simple past tense of be a thing

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of be a thing

Alternative form of the thing is

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to introduce the main point or issue, especially as a refutation or negation to a statement made by another speaker.

(possibly obsolete) That is not the case; on the contrary.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of thing

plural of thing

One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff

The quality of a material thing; objectivity; actuality; reality.