Socked: meaning, definitions and examples

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socked

[ sɒkt ]

Verb / Adjective

^{Context #1 | Verb}

physical action

Socked is the past tense of sock, which means to hit someone with a forceful strike, typically using one's fist. This term is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of delivering a punch or a blow. The action can also imply an element of surprise or intensity, often suggesting that the impact was unexpectedly strong. It can be used in both serious and casual situations, typically in the context of physical altercations or playful fights.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike.

Examples of usage

He socked his friend during a playful wrestling match.
The boxer socked his opponent with a powerful jab.
She socked the punching bag to relieve stress.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

intense impact

Socked can also describe something that has been significantly hit or impacted, often referring to situations where an event has a surprising or overwhelming effect. This usage may apply in various contexts, such as weather phenomena (like heavy rains) or in financial contexts, where losses or gains are unexpectedly large. It conveys a sense of force or magnitude in the impact being described.

Synonyms

hit hard, impacted, struck.

Examples of usage

The storm socked the town with heavy rain.
The news socked the stock market hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "socked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfiado

🇮🇳 धक्का

🇩🇪 gestopft

🇮🇩 terhimpit

🇺🇦 забитий

🇵🇱 wciśnięty

🇯🇵 詰まった

🇫🇷 enfoncé

🇪🇸 atrapado

🇹🇷 sıkışmış

🇰🇷 끼인

🇸🇦 محشور

🇨🇿 zatlačený

🇸🇰 vtesnaný

🇨🇳 卡住的

🇸🇮 ujet

🇮🇸 tyggður

🇰🇿 қысылған

🇬🇪 ჩაჭედილი

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 atrapado

Etymology

The term 'sock' has its origins in the Old English word 'socc', meaning 'light shoe' which is derived from the Latin word 'soccus', a type of light, low-heeled shoe. The verb form of ‘sock’ meaning 'to strike' is believed to have emerged in the late 19th century, possibly influenced by the American colloquial use of the word. It gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the context of physical confrontations and popular culture. The notion of 'socking' someone has since become deeply embedded in American slang as a vivid expression denoting the action of hitting with force.