barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /

VERB

yelp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry growl howl snarl yap

STRONG

bay gnarl snap woof yip

WEAK

arf

VERB

shout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clamor cry growl grumble mutter roar snarl yell

STRONG

bawl bellow snap

Example Sentences

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Here at the Barking Dog on a damp, dark Wednesday night this week, BBC News has come along to witness the first edition of the quiz since the scandal emerged.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Huddled around their tables, locals poured into The Barking Dog each week to take on a pub quiz - but one thing was amiss.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after complaining about a smell of chemicals at the property in Barking Road, Upton Park in Newham.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

"I think this is our fourth visit," says Nazir Ali, from Barking and Dagenham Trading Standards.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Barking orders, she got the camera crew and the sound guy in position next to some evergreen bushes.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements