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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Southern trains are not running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction until further notice and London Overground services between Richmond/Clapham Junction and Stratford and from Gospel Oak to Barking may also be affected.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Barking out orders: Stokes wants England to 'show a bit of dog'

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Try five questions from The Barking Dog's pub quizzes in recent weeks.

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

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