takin

Everyday

1. A large, strong, goat-like animal with thick golden or brown fur and short horns that lives in the mountains of the Himalayas and China. tree →
2. (informal, written speech) «Takin'» is «taking» with the «g» dropped, as in «I'm takin' the bus». tree →

In the lessons

In science and zoo lessons the takin is an unusual mountain mammal related to sheep and goats. In stories and comics «takin'» shows a character's casual or regional way of speaking. Phrases: «golden takin», «takin' it easy», «what are you takin'?».

Examples

• The takin lives high in the mountains of Asia. tree →
• Takins have thick fur to keep warm in the snow. tree →
• We saw a golden takin at the zoo. tree →
• The takin is related to sheep and goats. tree →
• (informal) «I'm takin' the dog for a walk,» he shouted. tree →
• (informal) «You takin' the mick?» (UK slang for «are you joking/teasing me?») tree →
• (informal) «Who's takin' the last cookie?» tree →

Note

As an animal it is pronounced «TAH-kin». In writing speech, «takin'» usually has an apostrophe to show the missing «g». In proper writing use «taking». «Taking the mick» is UK slang, mild and informal.