Oinked: meaning, definitions and examples
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oinked
[ ɔɪŋkt ]
animal sound
The term 'oinked' is the past tense of the verb 'oink,' which is used to describe the sound made by pigs. This onomatopoeic word signifies the distinctive noise that swine produce, often associated with their communication and behavior. 'Oinked' typically refers to the act of a pig vocalizing, especially when expressing happiness, contentment, or calling for food. The use of the word can also evoke a sense of playfulness or whimsy in descriptions involving pigs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pig oinked happily when given some food.
- As the farmer approached, the pig oinked louder.
- The children laughed as they imitated the way the pig oinked.
- In the cartoon, the pig oinked every time it was excited.
Translations
Translations of the word "oinked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grunhiram
🇮🇳 गुड़गुड़ाना
🇩🇪 quieken
🇮🇩 mengorok
🇺🇦 хрюкнув
🇵🇱 chrumknął
🇯🇵 オインクした
🇫🇷 grogner
🇪🇸 gruñido
🇹🇷 hırıldamak
🇰🇷 꿀꿀거리다
🇸🇦 خَرْخَرَ
🇨🇿 chrochtat
🇸🇰 chrochoť
🇨🇳 哼哼
🇸🇮 hrčati
🇮🇸 grunandi
🇰🇿 хрюкады
🇬🇪 ხრიჭინი
🇦🇿 qırğırmaq
🇲🇽 gruñido
Etymology
The word 'oink' is a relatively modern onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound made by pigs. It first appeared in English literature in the early 20th century, though its exact origin is challenging to pinpoint. The playful and child-friendly nature of the term has made it popular in children's literature and cartoons, helping to reinforce the sound associations with pigs in popular culture. 'Oink' serves not only as a descriptor of the pig's vocalization but has also been used in a broader cultural context to evoke the character of pigs in varying forms of media, from books to animated films. Over time, the verb form 'oinked' developed as a simple past tense to convey actions related to this animal sound, emphasizing its playful heritage. The word's playful connotation has made it enduringly popular in educational contexts, particularly for teaching children about farm animals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,372, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.