Meaning & Definition of Stalked in English
Stalked
Pronunciation:
/stôkt/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning 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
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.