koukuttaa — meaning in English

English meaning

• addict noun A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

Senses

koukuttaa is used for these senses in English:

• addict (transitive) To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted. [from 17th c.]
• hook (transitive) To ensnare or obligate someone, as if with a hook.
• hook (usually, in passive) To make addicted; to captivate.

addict — full definition

1. noun A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
2. noun (informal) A person with a strong enthusiasm for something.
3. verb To cause someone to become dependent on something, or to become dependent oneself.

hook — full definition

1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

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