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Hooped: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooped

 

[ huːpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Hooped is the past tense of hoop, which means to form something into a circular shape or to put something in a hoop. It can also refer to the act of playing basketball, particularly when making a shot that goes through the hoop. Additionally, hooped can describe someone wearing clothing with hoop-like shapes or patterns. The term can also be used in contexts relating to sport or leisure activities.

Synonyms

encircled, formed, looped

Examples of usage

  • She hooped the ball straight through the net.
  • He hooped the fabric into a beautiful design.
  • They hooped the basketball during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com aro

🇮🇳 गोल

🇩🇪 ringförmig

🇮🇩 berbentuk lingkaran

🇺🇦 обручений

🇵🇱 w kształcie pierścienia

🇯🇵 輪の形をした

🇫🇷 en forme d'anneau

🇪🇸 en forma de aro

🇹🇷 halka şeklinde

🇰🇷 링 모양의

🇸🇦 على شكل حلقة

🇨🇿 ve tvaru kruhu

🇸🇰 v tvare kruhu

🇨🇳 环形的

🇸🇮 v obliki obroča

🇮🇸 hringlaga

🇰🇿 сақина тәрізді

🇬🇪 ბეჭდის ფორმის

🇦🇿 halqa formasında

🇲🇽 en forma de aro

Word origin

The term 'hoop' can be traced back to the Old English word 'hopa', which means a circular band or a loop. Over time, the word evolved, influenced by Middle Dutch 'hoep' and Middle Low German 'hūpe', both referring to the concept of a circular shape or band. The use of 'hoop' in sports, particularly basketball, emerged in the late 19th century when the game was invented. It became a prominent term as the sport grew in popularity. 'Hooped' as a variation signifies the activity related to this term, denoting completed actions involving hoops, whether in sports or crafts. Today, 'hooped' has additional connotations in fashion and culture, referring to styles that incorporate circular designs or patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,857 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.