spiked Definition and Meaning in English (spiked definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Spiked definition: Describing something that is equipped with or covered in sharp, pointed projections.

Definitions of Spiked

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is equipped with or covered in sharp, pointed projections.

  2. 2adjective

    Referring to a beverage that has had alcohol or an intoxicating substance secretly added to it.

  3. 3verb

    Indicating that a quantity or value has risen suddenly and significantly.

Example Sentences

casual

“The fence was topped with spiked wire to deter intruders.”

casual

“She realized her drink had been spiked after feeling dizzy.”

business

“The company's profits spiked unexpectedly last quarter.”

Antonyms

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivespike
gerundspiking
nounspike
pluralspikes
adjectivespiky

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

spike a drinkexpression

To secretly add alcohol or drugs to someone's drink.

spike interestcollocation

To cause a sudden and significant increase in interest.

spike the ballcollocation

(In sports, especially volleyball) to hit the ball forcefully downwards.

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Spiked definition: Describing something that is equipped with or covered in sharp, pointed projections.
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'Spiked' translates to 'spiked' in English. Spiked definition: Describing something that is equipped with or covered in sharp, pointed projections.
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