Barking

/ˈbɑːkɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters

Definition of Barking

verb

  1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

    "The neighbour's dog is always barking."

  2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
  3. To speak sharply.

    "The sergeant barked an order."

verb

  1. To strip the bark from; to peel.
  2. To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

    "to bark one’s heel"

  3. To girdle.
  4. To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.

    "bark the roof of a hut"

adjective

  1. Who or that barks or bark.

    "a barking dog"

adjective

  1. Completely insane.

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