adjective Uncommon

spiked

Spiked (adjective) means containing added alcohol or drugs, usually without the drinker's knowledge. Example: “Police warned festival-goers to watch out for spiked drinks.”

adjective

Containing added alcohol or drugs, usually without the drinker's knowledge.

"Police warned festival-goers to watch out for spiked drinks."

Fitted with or covered in spikes.

"He wore spiked running shoes for better grip on the track."

How to use spiked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "secretly dosed with alcohol/drugs" or "covered in sharp points."

Common pairings

spiked punch spiked hair spiked shoes

Word forms

more spiked comparative, most spiked superlative

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Rhymes for spiked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spiked” mean?

The word “spiked” means containing added alcohol or drugs, usually without the drinker's knowledge. In plain terms, either "secretly dosed with alcohol/drugs" or "covered in sharp points.".

How do you use “spiked” in a sentence?

Here is “spiked” used in a sentence: “Police warned festival-goers to watch out for spiked drinks.”

What part of speech is “spiked”?

“Spiked” is an adjective.

Is “spiked” a common word?

“Spiked” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “spiked” have?

“Spiked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: containing added alcohol or drugs, usually without the drinker's knowledge.