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ducking

/dʌkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ducking mean?

verb

to duck or avoid something, often in a cowardly or evasive manner. to duck or bend one's head or body, often to avoid something.

Example

"He was accused of ducking the question, rather than answering it directly."

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