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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 notes

In plain EnglishSecretly adding drugs/alcohol to a drink, or describing something that's rising sharply.

Common pairings
drink spiking spiking cases

Word forms

spikings plural

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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