adj infectious; contageous.
2. taking ·noun malign influence; infection.
3. taking ·adj apt to take; alluring; attracting.
4. taking ·noun agitation; excitement; distress of mind.
5. taking ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of take.
6. taking ·noun the act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension.