noun
Uncommon
hawking
HAW-kihng
Hawking (noun) means the act of selling goods in the street, or the practice of hunting with trained hawks. Example: “He made a modest living hawking newspapers on the corner.”
noun
1
The act of selling goods in the street, or the practice of hunting with trained hawks.
"He made a modest living hawking newspapers on the corner."
How to use hawking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSelling goods openly in public, often loudly, or the sport of hunting with hawks.
Common pairings
hawking wares
hawking goods
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Word forms
- Plural
- hawkings
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Etymology
A variant of Hawkin.
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Rhymes for hawking
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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.
