# duking

Pronunciation: US say "DOO-king" /ˈdu.kɪŋ/; UK say "DYOO-king" /ˈdjuː.kɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of duke. — present participle and gerund of duke
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of duke. Use it after words like is or was, or to name the action.
   - _The two fighters spent twelve rounds duking it out in front of a sold-out crowd._
   - _He got the best seats in the house by duking the usher a twenty at the door._

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