takin

American

[tah-kin, -keen] / ˈtɑ kɪn, -kin /

noun

a mountain-dwelling bovid, Budorcas taxicolor, native to the eastern Himalayas, China, and northern Myanmar (Burma), that resembles a cross between a goat and a musk ox.

takin British

/ ˈtɑːkiːn /

noun

a massive bovid mammal, Budorcas taxicolor, of mountainous regions of S Asia, having a shaggy coat, short legs, and horns that point backwards and upwards

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Etymology

Origin of takin

First recorded in 1840–50; alleged to be from Mishmi (Tibeto-Burman language of a tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh, northeastern India)

Example Sentences

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“I want to put them in positions to be successful in every facet of their lives from building businesses based on their passions to of course takin’ care of their mentals and stackin’ their chicken.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

“No takin’ bacon off our tables—ever!” he tweeted.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2019

They’re takin’ care of business and workin’ overtime in the new holiday romance “Jingle Around the Clock.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2018

He followed with an impression of himself kowtowing to his beloved: “I’m takin’ out the garbage because I like it, not because you told me to.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2018

"Look, we takin' it easy, Sunny," Ghost said testily.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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