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The correct spelling is barking.
How to pronounce barking
/ˈbɑːkɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/
Say it like: Bar-kin-g
The correct spelling is barking. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs). For example: "The neighbour's dog is always barking."
Usage Examples
“The neighbour's dog is always barking.”
“The sergeant barked an order.”
“to bark one’s heel”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
- 2.To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
- 3.To speak sharply.
- 4.To strip the bark from; to peel.
- 5.To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
adjective
- 1.Who or that barks or bark.
- 2.Completely insane.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb to bark.
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