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giving it socks

giving it socks is the present participle and gerund of give it socks.

Meaning of give it socks

Verb

give it socks (third-person singular simple present gives it socks, present participle giving it socks, simple past gave it socks, past participle given it socks)

  1. (Ireland, slang) To go for it.
    • It may have been a cliche entrance, but I gave it real socks!2025 April 24, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

Questions about giving it socks

What is giving it socks the present participle and gerund of?
Giving it socks is the present participle and gerund of give it socks.

Words near giving it socks in the dictionary

  1. giving heed
  2. giving in
  3. giving it large
  4. giving it mouth
  5. giving it one's best shot
  6. giving it socks
  7. giving it some welly
  8. giving it the gun
  9. giving it to someone
  10. giving it up
  11. giving lie to

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