adj
Uncommon
plucked
pluhkt
Plucked (adj) means having had feathers or hairs pulled out. Example: “A plucked chicken sat ready on the counter.”
adj
1
Having had feathers or hairs pulled out.
"A plucked chicken sat ready on the counter."
2
Brave and spirited; plucky.
"Her plucked determination got the team through the final."
How to use plucked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "with feathers/hairs removed" or, less commonly, "showing courage".
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more plucked
- Superlative
- most plucked
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What does “plucked” mean?
The word “plucked” means having had feathers or hairs pulled out. In plain terms, either "with feathers/hairs removed" or, less commonly, "showing courage".
How do you pronounce “plucked”?
“Plucked” is pronounced pluhkt (/plʌkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “plucked” in a sentence?
Here is “plucked” used in a sentence: “A plucked chicken sat ready on the counter.”
What part of speech is “plucked”?
“Plucked” is an adjective.
Is “plucked” a common word?
“Plucked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plucked” have?
“Plucked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had feathers or hairs pulled out.
