Words that rhyme with locking
Locking is a 2-syllable word with 27 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bluestocking, balking, blocking. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of locking
- noun
- the act of locking something up to protect it
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "locking" in lyrics
See how locking is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"It turns out I was just beat-boxing, popping and locking"
Benefit — Garbage Pail Kids -
"break...the Legion see...we click on all cylinders...o.t. locking"
Dres (formerly of Black Sheep) — Sky's the Limit -
"Watching, got the key to the doors you locking"
Maccabeez f/ Heart — Watching Me
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
- clocking
- the time taken to traverse a measured course; "it was a world record clocking"
- docking
- the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "locking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bluestocking, balking, blocking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "locking" 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.