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
1
Containing added alcohol or drugs, usually without the drinker's knowledge.
"The large punch bowl has the special spiked punch, the small punch bowl is for the kids."
"Police warned festival-goers to watch out for spiked drinks."
2
Fitted with or covered in spikes.
"He wore spiked running shoes for better grip on the track."
How to use spiked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "secretly dosed with alcohol/drugs" or "covered in sharp points."
Common pairings
spiked punch
spiked hair
spiked shoes
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- most spiked
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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.
