brooking
SayBRUUK-ing/ˈbɹʊkɪŋ/
- 1The -ing form of brook. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
Mom said it was bedtime in a voice brooking no argument.
Grandpa ran the farm his own way, brooking no interference from anyone.
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Less common meaning
- 2A family name.
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brooking is a form of brook
brook, verb: To allow or put up with something. People usually use it to say they won't. Full entry
- Spelling
- brook → brooking: add -ing
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