Meaning & Definition of word "Boned"
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Boned
/boʊnd/
verb:
- 1. To remove the bones from (meat or fish) before cooking.
- Example: The chef boned the fish to make it easier for the customers to eat.
- 2. To spoil or ruin something.
- Example: He totally boned the project by missing the deadline.
adjective:
- 1. Slang; feeling upset or disappointed.
- Example: I was pretty boned after finding out I didn't get the job.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'bone', meaning to remove bones from meat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bone to pick:
To have a grievance or issue to discuss.
bone idle:
Extremely lazy.
to bone up on:
To study or prepare intensively.
Related Words
bone:
The hard structures that make up the skeleton.
boneless:
Without bones.
Slang Meanings of boned
Meaning: To be in a situation that is hopeless or extremely difficult.
Example Sentence: He really got boned when the exam results came in.
Meaning: To be highly intoxicated.
Example Sentence: After that party, I was totally boned.