Sock

/sɒk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A garment worn on the foot, typically made of knitted or woven fabric.

I put on a warm pair of socks before heading out in the cold.

A soft, usually knitted covering for the foot, often extending to the ankle or higher.

He prefers wearing colorful socks that make a statement.

A sock is a single unit of a pair of socks.

I lost one sock in the laundry and now have a mismatched pair.

verb

To hit someone with a hard blow.

He decided to sock the punching bag during his workout.

To put something into a place, especially hastily or forcefully.

She socked her backpack under the bed before leaving.

Old English socc, from Latin soccus, a kind of light shoe.

sock it to me

To tell someone something directly or to deliver a strong impact.

pulling your socks up

To make an effort to improve your work or behavior.

sock drawer

A drawer designated for storing socks.

stocking

A close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and leg.

hosiery

Leg coverings such as socks and tights.

To defeat or overpower someone

They really socked it to the competition this year.

To steal or take something

He socked my lunch from the fridge.