hawking
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hawking, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of selling goods in the street, or the practice of hunting with trained hawks.
Synonyms
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How to use hawking
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Variant of Hawkin
Full origin of hawking →Frequently asked questions
What does “hawking” mean?
The word “hawking” means the act of selling goods in the street, or the practice of hunting with trained hawks. In plain terms, selling goods openly in public, often loudly, or the sport of hunting with hawks.
How do you pronounce “hawking”?
“Hawking” is pronounced HAW-kihng (/ˈhɔkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hawking” in a sentence?
Here is “hawking” used in a sentence: “He made a modest living hawking newspapers on the corner.”
What part of speech is “hawking”?
“Hawking” is a noun.
Is “hawking” a common word?
“Hawking” is an uncommon word in modern English.