adj
knifed
nyft
Knifed (adj) means Cut or stabbed with a knife. Example: “The victim was found knifed outside the club.”
adj
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Cut or stabbed with a knife.
"The victim was found knifed outside the club."
How to use knifed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing someone who has been stabbed, or something that has been cut, with a knife.
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Etymology
Formed from knife and -ed.
Frequently asked questions
What does “knifed” mean?
The word “knifed” means cut or stabbed with a knife. In plain terms, describing someone who has been stabbed, or something that has been cut, with a knife.
How do you pronounce “knifed”?
“Knifed” is pronounced nyft (/naɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “knifed” in a sentence?
Here is “knifed” used in a sentence: “The victim was found knifed outside the club.”
What part of speech is “knifed”?
“Knifed” is an adjective.
