A bark is a sound most commonly produced by dogs. Other animals that make this noise include wolves, coyotes, seals, foxes, and quolls. Woof is the most common onomatopoeia in the English language for this sound, especially for large dogs.

What are the two meanings of bark?

A bark is the loud, sharp sound a dog makes. ... Bark is both a noun and a verb: if your dog is known for his noisy bark, it means that he barks all the time. There is also the type of bark that covers the trunk of a tree, and yet another bark, an old-fashioned word for a masted ship.

What does barking mean in slang?

Meaning of barking in English

crazy or extremely silly: She must have been barking mad to lend him so much money. Stupid and silly.