Words that rhyme with knocking
Knocking is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are balking, blocking, bluestocking. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of knocking
- the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "knocking" in lyrics
See how knocking is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Don't you bother knocking"
Aceyalone — The Grandfather Clock -
"Hold up, wait, the sounds kinda knocking"
Afu-Ra — Poisonous Taoist -
"And brother with bump, trunk of funk is knocking"
Ant Banks f/ Boots (The Coup) — Streets of Oakland
What do these rhymes mean?
- balking
- stopping short and refusing to go on; "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer"
- blocking
- the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
- bluestocking
- a woman having literary or intellectual interests
- choking
- a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) the act of suffocating
- clocking
- the time taken to traverse a measured course; "it was a world record clocking"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "knocking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like balking, blocking, bluestocking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "knocking" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.