noun
ducking
DUH-kihng
Ducking (noun) means an instance of dropping down quickly to avoid something, or of dodging responsibility. Example: “His constant ducking of interview questions frustrated the journalists.”
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An instance of dropping down quickly to avoid something, or of dodging responsibility.
"His constant ducking of interview questions frustrated the journalists."
How to use ducking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of quickly avoiding a blow, question, or task.
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Word forms
- Plural
- duckings
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Etymology
From duck + the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ducking
fucking
sucking
bucking
tucking
Mucking
clucking
trucking
plucking
chucking
cocksucking
bloodsucking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ducking” mean?
The word “ducking” means an instance of dropping down quickly to avoid something, or of dodging responsibility. In plain terms, the act of quickly avoiding a blow, question, or task.
How do you pronounce “ducking”?
“Ducking” is pronounced DUH-kihng (/ˈdʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ducking” in a sentence?
Here is “ducking” used in a sentence: “His constant ducking of interview questions frustrated the journalists.”
What part of speech is “ducking”?
“Ducking” is a noun.
