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Stubbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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stubbed

 

[ stʌbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Stubbed is the past tense of the verb 'stub', which means to strike against something with a stub, often referring to pain caused by hitting a toe against an object. This term is commonly used when someone accidentally hits their toe on furniture or a hard surface, resulting in discomfort. The action is often abrupt and is associated with a sudden feeling of pain. 'Stubbed' can also refer to extinguishing a cigarette by pressing the burning end into the ground or another surface.

Synonyms

crushed, extinguished, nullified

Examples of usage

  • I stubbed my toe on the coffee table.
  • He stubbed out the cigarette before entering the building.
  • She stubbed her foot against the curb and winced.
  • After she stubbed her toe, she sat down to catch her breath.

Translations

Translations of the word "stubbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encalhado

🇮🇳 अवरोधित

🇩🇪 blockiert

🇮🇩 terhambat

🇺🇦 заблокований

🇵🇱 zablokowany

🇯🇵 妨げられた

🇫🇷 bloqué

🇪🇸 bloqueado

🇹🇷 engellenmiş

🇰🇷 차단된

🇸🇦 محجوز

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 zablokovaný

🇨🇳 被阻止的

🇸🇮 blokiran

🇮🇸 hindraður

🇰🇿 бұғатталған

🇬🇪 ბლოკირებული

🇦🇿 bloklanmış

🇲🇽 bloqueado

Etymology

The word 'stub' originates from Middle English 'stubbe', which meant a stump or truncated portion of something. This usage evolved from the concept of stubs referring to remnants of cigarettes or posts. By the 19th century, 'stub' was commonly used to describe the act of causing something to cease, particularly in relation to extinguishing a cigarette. As language developed, the verb form 'to stub' evolved to include the notion of accidentally striking an object with a body part, specifically the toes. This transition illustrates the adaptability of language as it responds to common human experiences. The past tense 'stubbed' became widely recognized as it encapsulated both the physical act of striking something and the notion of extinguishing, merging multiple meanings into a single, practical term.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,030 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.