Meaning & Definition of word "Plucked"

Plucked

/plʌkt/

1. To remove or take hold of something with a quick, sudden movement.
- Example: She plucked a flower from the garden.
2. To pluck strings on a musical instrument to produce sound.
- Example: He plucked the strings of his guitar gently.
3. To take (a person or thing) quickly from a place, often with force.
- Example: The mother plucked her child from the path of the oncoming car.
4. To remove feathers from a bird, typically in preparation for cooking.
- Example: He plucked the chicken before roasting it.

Middle English plukken, from Old English ploccan; similar to Dutch plukken.

plucked from thin air:

to create or produce something that seems improbable or unlikely.

plucked up courage:

to gather one's courage to act or speak.

pluck:

to take hold of something and remove it.

pluckiness:

having courage or determination.

Meaning: To steal or take something unexpectedly.

Example Sentence: He just plucked my phone right off the table.

Meaning: To feel nervous or anxious.

Example Sentence: I was so plucked before my presentation!