Socking: meaning, definitions and examples

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socking

 

[ หˆsษ‘kษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

impact or hit

To sock someone means to hit or punch them with great force. This term is often used informally in contexts relating to fighting or physical confrontation.

Synonyms

hit, punch, slug, strike.

Examples of usage

  • He socked him right in the jaw.
  • Don't sock your brother; talk it out.
  • She socked the punching bag with all her strength.
Context #2 | Noun

informal expression

Sock can also refer informally to a strong impact or forceful punch. It is often used in expressions to describe the power of a blow.

Synonyms

blow, hit, strike.

Examples of usage

  • The boxer delivered a powerful sock to his opponent.
  • That sock knocked him off balance.
  • With a sock like that, victory was assured.

Translations

Translations of the word "socking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น socar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะฐั€ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎดใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udeล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udrieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Etymology

The word 'sock' as a verb, meaning to hit or strike, likely originated in American English in the late 19th century. Its origins may be traced back to the earlier sense of the word as a verb meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit,' which appeared in the 18th century. The noun 'sock' has roots in Old English 'socc,' which means 'light shoe' or 'boot,' perhaps evolving to describe the action of striking in a manner reminiscent of a light foot or impact. Over time, the transformation from an object denoting footwear to an action word reflects a shift in usage that emphasizes forcefulness in language. The playful, informal tone of the term makes it prevalent in colloquial speech, often used in contexts related to playful violence, sports, or even humorous exaggeration.