Smoked

/smoʊkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of smoke; to have inhaled or exhaled smoke from a burning substance, especially tobacco.

He smoked a cigarette while waiting for the bus.

to have been subjected to smoke, especially in the context of food preparation.

The salmon was smoked for several hours to enhance its flavor.

adjective

prepared by being subjected to smoke, particularly in cooking.

We ordered a smoked brisket sandwich for lunch.

having a flavor or aroma of smoke, often as a result of cooking.

The smoked paprika added a rich depth to the dish.

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

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.

smoke

A visible vapor produced by burning or smoldering substances.

smoky

Having smoke or a smoky flavor.

To be under the influence of marijuana.

After they smoked, everything seemed way more fun.

To experience a heavy defeat.

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