served
0 antonyms and opposites of served, grouped by meaning.
Verb — Delivered something with real impact, especially a striking look, performance or piece of attitude. Often used with no object, or with the quality supplied afterwards.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb slang
Delivered something with real impact, especially a striking look, performance or piece of attitude. Often used with no object, or with the quality supplied afterwards.
“She served at the awards, that dress was unbelievable.”
How to use served
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The slang senses are informal and originate in Black American and drag culture; the legal and hospitality senses are standard.
Etymology
The slang senses extend the ordinary verb serve, from the idea of presenting something to someone; the look-based sense is associated with American ballroom and drag culture.
Full origin of served →Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when someone says she served?
It means she looked or performed exceptionally well and made an impression. Nothing follows it grammatically, which is part of the effect: served, full stop.
What is the difference between served and got served?
They are near opposites. Served is a compliment meaning you delivered brilliantly; got served means someone else beat or humiliated you. The passive turns the praise into a defeat.
What does served mean in legal terms?
It means court documents were formally delivered to a person, so they are officially on notice of a case against them. Being served starts the clock on the deadline to respond.