adj
boned
bohnd
adj
1
Having had the bones taken out before cooking or serving.
"She bought a boned leg of lamb so it would be easier to carve."
"The fishmonger sells the salmon fully boned and skinned."
2
In serious trouble; facing a situation that looks impossible to escape (informal).
"If the boss finds out about this, we are so boned."
"He realized he was boned the moment he saw the flashing police lights."
How to Use Boned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "with the bones removed" (cooking) or, informally, "in deep trouble."
When to use it
The "in trouble" sense is slang and belongs in casual speech, not formal writing.
Common pairings
boned chicken breast
totally boned
boned and rolled
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