Finesentence logo

Ducking: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฆ†
Add to dictionary

ducking

 

[ หˆdสŒkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding something

Ducking refers to the action of lowering the body quickly to avoid something that is coming at you, such as an object or a blow. It can also refer to evading a question or situation by suddenly moving out of the way or changing the subject.

Synonyms

crouch, dodge, evade, lower

Examples of usage

  • He was ducking to avoid the ball during the game.
  • She ducked behind the car when she saw the spray of water.
  • The politician was ducking questions from reporters.
  • He ducked out of the meeting when it got too intense.
Context #2 | Noun

motion or act

Ducking can also refer to the specific act of ducking itself, often used in expressions where someone has to quickly change their position to avoid an impact or confrontation. It signifies a sudden, swift movement.

Synonyms

avert, dodge, swerve

Examples of usage

  • His ducking saved him from a direct hit.
  • She made a quick ducking movement to the side.
  • The athlete's ducking technique is impressive.
  • His ducking during the fight impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "ducking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mergulhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ducken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะธะฝะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kucanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ƒใŒใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se baisser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agacharse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงู†ุฎูุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklonit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skloniลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏ่…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokloniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹าฃะดั‹ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝะดะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ แƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agacharse

Etymology

The term 'duck' as a verb originates from the Old English 'ducan', which means 'to lower the head or body quickly'. This term is thought to have originated from the action of ducks that lower their heads to get under water, hence implying a quick motion of lowering oneself. The evolution into the modern form has traced through various forms in Middle English such as 'dukke' and eventually settling into the present form. The idea of 'ducking' has been used both in literal and figurative contexts, extending its usage beyond physical movements to actions such as ducking from questions or responsibilities. The development of the word has coincided with the rise of informal speech where quick evasive actions are communicated succinctly using the term.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,617, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.