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duking

/djuːkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does duking mean?

verb

To act as a duke or to give orders as if one were a duke. To engage in a contest or competition, especially for a prize.

Example

"The young man was duking it out with his opponent in the boxing match."

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