taking taking /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

adjective

1. Very attractive; capturing interest  ( taking , winning , fetching )
   very attractive; capturing interest
    A fetching new hairstyle
   a fetching new hairstyle
    Something inexpressibly taking in his manner
   something inexpressibly taking in his manner
    A winning personality
   a winning personality
   

noun

1. The act of someone who picks up or takes something  ( pickings , taking )
   the act of someone who picks up or takes something
    The pickings were easy
   the pickings were easy
    Clothing could be had for the taking
   clothing could be had for the taking