What does "socking" mean?

present participle and gerund of sock

What is a synonym for "socking"?

Common synonyms include: air sock, air-sleeve, ballet skirt, bang, bash, bash.

Socking

//ˈsɔ.kɪŋ// adv, verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of sock form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adverb

1
Very, extremely. UK, not-comparable
"At the time of this photo, Royal Marine Gunner Bryan Gasson is pretty much dead center in this photo, and yes, that means HE IS LITERALLY INSIDE THAT SOCKING GREAT FIREBALL as the magazines detonate."

Synonyms

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air sock air-sleeve ballet skirt bang bash bash

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"At the time of this photo, Royal Marine Gunner Bryan Gasson is pretty much dead center in this photo, and yes, that means HE IS LITERALLY INSIDE THAT SOCKING GREAT FIREBALL as the magazines detonate."

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