Meaning & Definition of word "Smoked"

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    Smoked

    /smoʊkt/

    verb:

    • 1. past tense of smoke; to have inhaled or exhaled smoke from a burning substance, especially tobacco.
      • Example: He smoked a cigarette while waiting for the bus.
    • 2. to have been subjected to smoke, especially in the context of food preparation.
      • Example: The salmon was smoked for several hours to enhance its flavor.

    adjective:

    • 1. prepared by being subjected to smoke, particularly in cooking.
      • Example: We ordered a smoked brisket sandwich for lunch.
    • 2. having a flavor or aroma of smoke, often as a result of cooking.
      • Example: The smoked paprika added a rich depth to the dish.

    Etymology

    Middle English smok, from Old English smoca, from Proto-Germanic *smokō.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smoked out:

    forced to evacuate a place due to smoke or fire.

    smoke and mirrors:

    deceptive or misleading actions.

    smoke the competition:

    to greatly outperform rivals.

    Related Words

    smoke:

    A visible vapor produced by burning or smoldering substances.

    smoky:

    Having smoke or a smoky flavor.

    Slang Meanings of smoked

    Meaning: To be under the influence of marijuana.

    Example Sentence: After they smoked, everything seemed way more fun.

    Meaning: To experience a heavy defeat.

    Example Sentence: We got smoked in that game; they were way better.