Looking for the meaning of the word BARKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BARKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Barking
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɑːkɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the making of a sharp explosive cry by a dog, fox, or seal
Short Definition:sound made by dog
Examples:- the distant barking of a dog became audible
- today I woke up to the barking of seals in the distance
Definition:
the abrupt or aggressive utterance of a command or question
Short Definition:aggressive utterance of a command
Examples:- his non-stop barking of orders
- the raucous barking of impatient sergeants
Word: Barking
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɑːkɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a dog, fox, or seal) making a sharp explosive cry
Short Definition:making sharp explosive cry
Examples:- a barking dog woke us
Definition:
completely mad or crazy
Short Definition:completely mad
Examples:- we are all a bit barking
- has she gone completely barking mad?
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