Taking Definition & Meaning
taking
- adjective
- very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality"
- noun
- the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
"Taking" in song lyrics
See how taking is used in real songs:
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"Bank stop the guap that's mine for the taking"
Almighty f/ Timbo King — Killa Bee Swarm -
"You thought I wasn't going to make it but I'm taking"
Astonish f/ Termanology — Life Ain't Sweet -
"or these pills that I should be taking"
Michael Barber — Standing in the Rain
Words that rhyme with taking
Usage tips for "taking"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does taking mean?
- very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality" the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
- What part of speech is taking?
- Taking is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does taking have?
- Taking has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).