Meaning & Definition of word "Mailed"
Mailed
/meɪld/
verb:
- 1. past tense of 'mail', meaning to send something, especially letters or packages, through the postal system.
- Example: I mailed the invitation to my friend last week.
- 2. to communicate or send a message electronically, as in 'to email'.
- Example: I mailed you the report earlier today.
Etymology
●Derived from the noun 'mail', which refers to postal services.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mailed it in:
To perform a task with little effort or enthusiasm.
mail it:
To send something by postal service.
mailed fist:
A threat or warning of forceful action.
Related Words
mail:
The system used for sending letters and packages.
mailer:
A person or company that sends mail.
Slang Meanings of mailed
Meaning: To kill or eliminate someone.
● Example Sentence: He totally mailed him in that fight.
Meaning: To fail at something spectacularly.
● Example Sentence: I really mailed that exam; I didn't study at all.