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Meaning & Definition of Stalked in English

English

Stalked

Pronunciation:

/stôkt/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning and Definition of Stalked

1. Primary Definition

Pursued or followed stealthily.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: To follow (someone) in a sneaky or threatening manner.

    Example Sentence: He stalked her for weeks before she noticed.

  • Definition: To pursue or approach a person, animal, or thing stealthily.

    Example Sentence: The photographer stalked the wildlife to get the perfect shot.

  • Definition: In botany, to indicate that a plant's stem is elongated or supports flowers.

    Example Sentence: The flowers were stalked, giving them a distinct appearance.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Old English 'stelcan', meaning to stalk or follow quietly.

Synonyms

followed | pursued | shadowed | tracked | haunted

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • on the stalk: In a state of pursuit or hunting.
  • stalk someone's social media: To lurk or browse through someone's online profiles covertly.

Translations

  • Spanish: acosado
  • French: harcelé
  • German: gestalkt
  • Russian: преследуемый

Related Words

  • stalker: A person who follows someone obsessively.
  • stalking: The act of pursuing or following someone, often in a threatening manner.

Slang Meanings of stalked

  • Meaning: To obsessively monitor someone online.

    Example Sentence: She was totally stalking his Instagram.

  • Meaning: To secretly check up on someone's activities.

    Example Sentence: I saw her at the café; I was just stalking her hangouts.