English · Word Candidate

taking

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: takings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Alluring; attractive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt mắt, hấp dẫn

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Adjective

Examples

[…] a Proteus-Devil appeared unto him, changing into Shapes, but fixing himself at last into the form of a Fair Woman. Strange, that Satan (so subtil in making his Temptations most taking) should preferre this form […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act by which something is taken.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động lấy một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

At the taking of the stockade he had distinguished himself greatly by the methodical ferocity of his fighting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tịch thu tài sản hoặc sở hữu của ai đó

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “taking” mean?

Alluring; attractive.

Is “taking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.