Meaning & Definition of word "Smoked"

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.