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Truckled: meaning, definitions and examples

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truckled

 

[ ˈtrʌk.əld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to yield

To truckle means to submit or yield obsequiously to someone, often in a servile manner. It implies a lack of independence or dignity, usually involving a sense of ingratiation or flattery towards a more powerful figure.

Synonyms

cower, fawn, kneel, kowtow, submit

Examples of usage

  • He truckled to his boss to gain favor.
  • She refused to truckle to peer pressure.
  • The politician truckled to his supporters.

Translations

Translations of the word "truckled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 submeter-se

🇮🇳 झुकना

🇩🇪 sich unterwerfen

🇮🇩 menyerah

🇺🇦 підкорятися

🇵🇱 ulegać

🇯🇵 従う

🇫🇷 se soumettre

🇪🇸 someterse

🇹🇷 boyun eğmek

🇰🇷 복종하다

🇸🇦 يخضع

🇨🇿 podvolit se

🇸🇰 podriadiť sa

🇨🇳 屈服

🇸🇮 pokoriti se

🇮🇸 undirgefa

🇰🇿 бағыну

🇬🇪 მორჩილება

🇦🇿 tabe olmaq

🇲🇽 someterse

Etymology

The word 'truckle' comes from the early 17th century and is derived from the obsolete term 'truck', which means to yield or give way. This, in turn, has origins in the Middle English word 'trocken', meaning to barter or trade. Over time, the meaning has evolved to specifically imply a sense of submission and servility. The term is often used in literary contexts to describe characters who lack courage or independence, showing how language can reflect social hierarchies and power dynamics. The connotation of the word today suggests not just compliance but a sense of undue obsequiousness, illustrating the negative aspects of yielding to authority.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,692, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.