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Grassed: meaning, definitions and examples

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grassed

 

[ ɡræst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Grassed is the past tense of the verb 'grass', which means to cover an area with grass or to inform on someone, particularly in a criminal context. This word can be used in various contexts such as gardening or in colloquial phrasing relating to betrayal. It is often associated with the idea of either enhancing the beauty of a landscape or negatively impacting someone's trustworthiness when used in the informant sense. The use of 'grassed' in the context of informing is more common in certain dialects.

Synonyms

betrayed, covered, informed

Examples of usage

  • He grassed up his friends to the police.
  • The yard was grassed last summer.
  • After he grassed, no one trusted him again.

Translations

Translations of the word "grassed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coberto de grama

🇮🇳 घासदार

🇩🇪 mit Gras bedeckt

🇮🇩 ditutupi rumput

🇺🇦 засіяний травою

🇵🇱 pokryty trawą

🇯🇵 草で覆われた

🇫🇷 couverte d'herbe

🇪🇸 cubierto de hierba

🇹🇷 çamurla kaplanmış

🇰🇷 잔디로 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطاة بالعشب

🇨🇿 pokrytý trávou

🇸🇰 pokrytý trávou

🇨🇳 覆盖草地

🇸🇮 pokriven z travo

🇮🇸 þaktur grasi

🇰🇿 жасылмен жабылған

🇬🇪 ბალახით დაფარული

🇦🇿 otla örtülmüş

🇲🇽 cubierto de pasto

Etymology

The word 'grass' originates from the Old English 'græs', which is akin to other Germanic languages like Old High German 'gras' and Dutch 'gras', all meaning 'grass' or 'herbage'. Its evolution over time has led to various meanings and uses in modern English. The specific verb form 'to grass' in the context of informing on someone has roots in British slang, which gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the context of criminal behavior. This usage likely relates to the idea of bringing something to light or exposing someone, much like revealing a poorly kept lawn. The dual meaning highlights the adaptability of language and how certain words can take on new shades of meaning based on social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,788 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.