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taking

ta·king

UK/ˈteɪkɪŋ/ US/ˈteɪkɪŋ/ very common uk
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

  • “the pickings were easy”
  • “clothing could be had for the taking”
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adjective

1.

very attractive; capturing interest

  • “a fetching new hairstyle”
  • “something inexpressibly taking in his manner”
  • “a winning personality”
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Origin

By surface analysis, take + -ing.

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