Meaning & Definition of word "Knotted"
Knotted
/ˈnɒtɪd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of knot, meaning to tie together or fasten with a knot.
- Example: She knotted the scarf around her neck before stepping outside into the cold.
adjective:
- 1. tied or twisted together in a way that creates knots.
- Example: The knotted rope made it difficult to pull the heavy load.
- 2. having a series of knots or an irregular shape.
- Example: Her knotted hair was a challenge to untangle each morning.
- 3. characterized by tightness or tension, often due to stress.
- Example: He felt a knotted sensation in his stomach before giving the presentation.
Etymology
●from the verb 'knot', meaning to tie in a knot, with the suffix '-ed' indicating a past or completed state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
knotted up:
to feel tense or anxious.
knotted string:
a piece of string that has been tied with knots.
knotted hair:
hair that is tangled or twisted.
Related Words
knot:
a fastening made by tying together lengths of string or rope.
knottedness:
the state of being knotted or tangled.
knotty:
full of knots; rough.
Slang Meanings of knotted
Meaning: to be extremely intoxicated or high.
● Example Sentence: After that party, he was totally knotted.
Meaning: to feel very anxious or stressed.
● Example Sentence: I was knotted before my job interview.