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blacking

black·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blak-ing]
    • /ˈblæk ɪŋ/
    • /blæk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blak-ing]
    • /ˈblæk ɪŋ/

Definitions of blacking word

  • noun blacking any preparation, esp one containing lampblack, for giving a black finish to shoes, metals, etc 3
  • noun blacking a black polish, as for shoes 3
  • noun blacking the color at one extreme end of the scale of grays, opposite to white, absorbing all light incident upon it. Compare white (def 19). 1
  • noun blacking (sometimes initial capital letter) a member of any of various dark-skinned peoples, especially those of Africa, Oceania, and Australia. Often Offensive. African American. 1
  • noun blacking black clothing, especially as a sign of mourning: He wore black at the funeral. 1
  • noun blacking Chess, Checkers. the dark-colored men or pieces or squares. 1

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Origin of blacking

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; black + -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Blacking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blacking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

blacking usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blacking

verb blacking

  • mar — to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc.; impair or spoil: That billboard mars the view. The holiday was marred by bad weather.
  • injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
  • blacken — To blacken something means to make it black or very dark in colour. Something that blackens becomes black or very dark in colour.
  • wound — the act of winding.
  • crush — To crush something means to press it very hard so that its shape is destroyed or so that it breaks into pieces.

Antonyms for blacking

verb blacking

  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • heal — to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • adorn — If something adorns a place or an object, it makes it look more beautiful.

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