noun
spiking
Spiking (noun) means the act of secretly adding alcohol or drugs to someone's drink. Example: “The bar introduced lids to help prevent drink spiking.”
noun
1
The act of secretly adding alcohol or drugs to someone's drink.
"The bar introduced lids to help prevent drink spiking."
adjective
1
Rising sharply and suddenly.
"With cases spiking again, the hospital reopened the extra ward."
How to use spiking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSecretly adding drugs/alcohol to a drink, or describing something that's rising sharply.
Common pairings
drink spiking
spiking cases
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Word forms
- Plural
- spikings
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Rhymes for spiking
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What does “spiking” mean?
The word “spiking” means the act of secretly adding alcohol or drugs to someone's drink. In plain terms, secretly adding drugs/alcohol to a drink, or describing something that's rising sharply.
How do you use “spiking” in a sentence?
Here is “spiking” used in a sentence: “The bar introduced lids to help prevent drink spiking.”
What part of speech is “spiking”?
Depending on how it is used, “spiking” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “spiking” have?
“Spiking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of secretly adding alcohol or drugs to someone's drink.
