Meaning & Definition of word "Fed"

Fed

/fɛd/

noun:

  • 1. a past action of giving food.
    • Example: The last fed of the chickens was before sunset.

verb:

  • 1. past tense of feed; to have given food to someone or something.
    • Example: The mother fed her baby in the early morning.
  • 2. to supply with food.
    • Example: They fed the ducks at the pond.
  • 3. to provide or supply something needed.
    • Example: The machine was fed with raw material to produce the parts.
  • 4. to give someone information or materials.
    • Example: The journalist fed the public important news updates.

Etymology

Old English 'fēdan' meaning 'to feed, nourish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well-fed:

Having plenty of food; well-nourished.

fed up:

Annoyed or frustrated to the point of wanting to stop something.

fed the meter:

To put money into a parking meter to avoid tickets.

Related Words

feed:

To give food to someone or something.

feeding:

The act of providing food.

feeder:

A vessel or device for supplying food.

Slang Meanings of fed

Meaning: Fed refers to a federal agent or law enforcement officer.

Example Sentence: He was afraid the feds were watching him.

Meaning: To be fed up with a situation.

Example Sentence: I'm so fed with all the drama at work.