noun
barking
BAH-kihng
noun
1
The sharp, repeated sound a dog makes.
"The barking next door kept us up half the night."
How to Use Barking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noise dogs make, or the act of making it.
Common mistake
British slang: "barking" (or "barking mad") means completely crazy.
Common pairings
barking dog
barking mad
Word Forms
barkings plural
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