Spiked: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiked

[ spaɪkt ]

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drink

Containing a lot of alcohol.

Synonyms

alcoholic, boozy, intoxicating

Examples of usage

The spiked punch at the party was a hit among the guests.
She ordered a spiked cocktail to celebrate her promotion.

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shoe

Having spikes or spikes added for decoration or traction.

Synonyms

pointed, spiky, studded

Examples of usage

She wore spiked heels to the formal event.
The soccer players wore spiked cleats for better grip on the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontiagudo

🇮🇳 काँटेदार

🇩🇪 stachelig

🇮🇩 berduri

🇺🇦 з шипами

🇵🇱 kolczasty

🇯🇵 とげのある

🇫🇷 épineux

🇪🇸 con púas

🇹🇷 dikenli

🇰🇷 가시가 있는

🇸🇦 شائك

🇨🇿 ostnatý

🇸🇰 ostnatý

🇨🇳 带刺的

🇸🇮 trnat

🇮🇸 með þyrnum

🇰🇿 тікенекті

🇬🇪 ეკლიანი

🇦🇿 tikanlı

🇲🇽 con espinas

Word origin

The word 'spiked' originated from the Old English word 'spic', meaning a sharp point or spike. Over time, it evolved to describe something with a pointed or spiked nature. In modern usage, 'spiked' is often associated with drinks containing alcohol, as well as objects or shoes adorned with spikes for decorative or functional purposes.