Spiked

/spaɪkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To pierce or impale with a sharp object.

He spiked the ball over the net during the volleyball game.

To add a foreign substance to something, especially to enhance its potency or effect.

She spiked the punch with some extra alcohol for the party.

adjective

Having a sharp or pointed end.

The spiked fence prevented anyone from climbing over.

Marked by a sudden increase or sharp rise.

The company saw a spiked demand for their products during the holiday season.

The word 'spike' comes from the Old English 'spica' meaning 'a pointed instrument or projection'.

spiked drink

A beverage that has had alcohol or drugs added to it.

spiked hair

Hair styled upright with the help of products like gel.

spiked boots

Footwear with pointed or sharp embellishments, often used in punk fashion.

spike

A sharp point or projection.

spiking

The act of adding something to a drink, typically alcohol.

To secretly add drugs or alcohol to someone's drink.

Be careful, someone might have spiked your drink at the party.

To increase suddenly or unexpectedly.

The ticket prices spiked after the concert was announced.