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Barking up

To run one's mouth loudly about nothing. Very similar to talking shit or bullshitting. Could be used playfully or aggressively.
Don't worry about Johnny , he just likes barking up.

I thought those two were going to fight. Just a lot of barking up.
by Underpound June 4, 2013
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barking up the wrong tree

Picking the wrong person, the most unlikely person, to do, listen, or accept something.
You're barking up the wrong tree if you think I want to become religious and go to church.
by Libertine October 10, 2005
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Barking Up The Wrong Tree

(Verse 1)
Yo, listen up, let me tell you a story,
'Bout a company called Bark, claimin' they got glory,
Parental control's their game and what they sell,
But I gotta speak out 'cause there's some stories to tell.

(Chorus)
Bark, bark, barking up the wrong tree,
Thinkin' you can control my family.
But your algorithms ain't foolproof or tight,
It's time to shine the spotlight on your oversight.

(Verse 2)
You say you protect kids from online threats and more,
Monitoring their messages down to the core.
But privacy concerns arise with every scan,
Invading our lives like an unwanted man.

(Bridge)
We all want safety for our children online,
But trust should be earned, not just a thin line.
Bark may mean well in its noble quest,
Yet it's crucial to question how far we invest.

(Chorus)
Bark, bark, barking up the wrong tree,
Thinkin' you can control my family.
But your algorithms ain't foolproof or tight,
It's time to shine the spotlight on your oversight.

(Verse 3)
Let kids grow and learn without constant surveillance
Teach them responsible use through guidance and patience
Respecting privacy is key in this digital age
So let's find better solutions that truly engage

(Outro)

Bark may have good intentions at heart
But let’s rethink monitoring from the start
Empower families with knowledge instead of fear
That’s how we'll create an atmosphere sincere.
"Barking Up The Wrong Tree" is an AI-generated soon-to-be meme song.
by i eat uranium fuel rods August 2, 2023
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Barking up a snatch trail

When a male is intrigued by a female (snatch) and then continues to woo her until he fails or succeeds.
Person one; Hey dude you "Barking up a snatch trail" yet?

Person two; Yeah bro, that fine blonde from that get together at the creek.
by 7oh! June 16, 2010
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barking up a tree

Don’t go barking up a tree just to piss someone off.
by anonymous June 7, 2021
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barking up shit's alley

When you think you know what you're talking about but you don't have all the information and you're basically full of shit.
I'm pretty sure that doctor pushed his wife off that cliff in Hawaii because he was having a bad reaction to antidepressant medication but I could just be barking up shit's alley.
by Smoochie Menendez April 20, 2025
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Baking up some deliciousness

The act of being awesome or preparing to be awesome.
1. When playing basketball and being in the zone, or generally unstoppable.
Use: "Ohh shit man! Did you see that? I'm baking up some fucking
deliciousness in this piece!"

2. When approximately 5 years of age and combining all of mother's
spice rack together with leftovers and mixing in a large bowl, said
with blissful oblivion and a huge grin.
Use: "Ohh shit mommy! I'm baking up some deliciousness for you and
daddy tonight!"

3. When eating so as to create excrement ideal for a practical joke.
Use: "Ohh shit man, gimme another bran muffin. I'm baking up some
deliciousness for Matt's pillow."
by Kid J January 9, 2009
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