#alatra

• Bark — A regional or archaic phonetic variant for the verb 'a lătra' (to bark); the emission by dogs (or other canids like wolves and foxes) of short, repeated, and sharp sounds characteristic of the species. In a figurative and pejorative sense, the term is used in folk dialects to describe a person who shouts violently, makes unfounded accusations, or speaks in a harsh, argumentative tone.
• Barking — A regional or archaic phonetic variant for 'lătrare' (barking); the act of barking and its result, consisting of the specific sound emitted by dogs or their noisy manifestation. In a figurative sense, the term denotes a violent verbal outburst, a harsh scolding, or a series of sharp shouts done with the purpose of intimidating.
• Barking — A regional phonetic variant for 'lătrat' (barking); the act of emitting sounds specific to canids and the characteristic noise resulting from this manifestation. As an adjectival participle, it describes an animal or person at whom someone has shouted violently, or a perimeter alerted by the presence of an intruder.
• Barker — A regional phonetic variant or popular derivative for 'lătrător' (barker); an animal (especially a dog) that barks often, noisily, or without a sound reason. In a figurative, ironic, and pejorative sense, the term denotes a talkative, argumentative person who criticizes vehemently or makes noisy accusations without real arguments.