milking
|milk-ing|
B2
/ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
(milk)
white liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'milk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'milc,' where 'melcan' meant 'to milk.'
Historical Evolution
'milc' changed from Old English word 'milc' and eventually became the modern English word 'milk.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to extract milk,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'exploiting a situation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of extracting milk from the udder of a cow or other animal.
She is milking the cow every morning.
Synonyms
Verb 2
to exploit or take advantage of a situation or resource.
He was milking the situation for all it was worth.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 03:10