Sconced: meaning, definitions and examples
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sconced
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slang usage
To be 'sconced' means to be deeply engrossed in something or to be in a state of being trapped in a specific situation, usually with a humorous undertone. It's often used in casual conversation to describe how someone might be overly occupied with a task, diversion, or sometimes a predicament, making it difficult to escape. The term is derived from informal language, emphasizing a sense of being stuck or absorbed.
Synonyms
absorbed, engrossed, enthralled.
Examples of usage
- He was sconced in his work all weekend.
- After the game started, she completely sconced in the screen.
- I found myself sconced with my new book and lost track of time.
Translations
Translations of the word "sconced" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escondido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช versteckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersembunyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ukryty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท cachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escondido
๐น๐ท saklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ skrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skrit
๐ฎ๐ธ faliรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ escondido
Etymology
The word 'sconced' is believed to have originated from the late 20th century and is often used in British informal contexts. It is thought to be a playful derivative of 'sconce', a term that historically referred to a light fixture that could trap a flame or light source, implying a sense of confinement. As language evolved, the term took on a more figurative meaning, leading to its current usage which denotes a person who is essentially captured by their interests or activities. The casual use of the term in modern slang illustrates how language continuously adapts, often reflecting cultural attitudes towards being occupied or trapped in an enjoyable trap of oneโs own making.