Meaning & Definition of Tailed in English
Tailed
having a tail
Pronunciation:
/teɪld/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Having a tail or appendage resembling a tail.
Example Sentence: The cat is a tailed animal, as it has a long furry tail.
Definition: Describing something that is marked or accompanied by a tail.
Example Sentence: The comet is a tailed phenomenon, visible from Earth.
Definition: Having a specific kind of tail or tails in a figurative sense.
Example Sentence: The story was tailed with unexpected twists.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from the noun 'tail', combined with the suffix '-ed' to describe a characteristic.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- long-tailed: Referring to something that has a lengthy tail or a large number of variants.
- short-tailed: Describing something with a shortened or abbreviated tail.
- tailing off: Gradually diminishing in extent or volume.
Translations
- Spanish: con cola
- French: avec une queue
- German: schwanzbewehrt
- Russian: с хвостом
Related Words
- tail: The rear appendage of an animal used for balance or communication.
- tailored: To make or fashion in a specific way.
Slang Meanings of tailed
Meaning: To be followed or shadowed closely, usually with a negative connotation.
Example Sentence: He felt tailed by his old rivals after his success.
Meaning: In some contexts, it can refer to being suspicious or under surveillance.
Example Sentence: I think I'm being tailed; I keep seeing the same car behind me.