Becking: meaning, definitions and examples
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becking
[ หbษkษชล ]
calling or signaling
Becking refers to the action of signaling someone to come closer or to follow by a nod or a gesture of the hand. It is often used in situations where verbal communication is either impractical or unwanted, allowing for a more discreet or subtle form of interaction. This term is less common in contemporary usage but can still be found in literary works or discussions surrounding non-verbal communication. It embodies the idea of inviting or requesting someone to approach without using words.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She becked him over to join the conversation.
- He becked the waiter for another drink.
- With a simple nod, she becked her dog to follow her.
Translations
Translations of the word "becking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น becking
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bรคcker
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemanggangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฟัะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pieczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท cuisson
๐ช๐ธ horneado
๐น๐ท fฤฑrฤฑnlama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ ์ดํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฎุจุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ peฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ peฤenie
๐จ๐ณ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ peฤenje
๐ฎ๐ธ bรถkun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ biลirmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ horneado
Etymology
The term 'beck' has Old English roots, originating from 'bec', which means to signal or to beckon. It is closely tied to gestures and is often associated with the act of summoning someone in a silent manner. Over time, the verb form evolved to encompass more non-verbal communication aspects, particularly in the context of social interactions. In literature, 'beckoning' has been used to convey a range of emotions, from persuasive invitations to more intimate or secretive gestures. The addition of '-ing' creates a form that describes the action in a continuous sense, reflecting its application in both literature and everyday life.