hooked

hooked

English

Etymology

    From hook + -ed.

    Pronunciation

    • enPR: ho͝okt, IPA(key): /hʊkt/
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    • Rhymes: -ʊkt

    Verb

    hooked

    1. simple past and past participle of hook

    Adjective

    hooked (comparative more hooked, superlative most hooked)

    1. Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.
      a hooked nose
    2. Addicted; unable to resist or cease doing.
      He will never leave her because he is hooked on her chocolate chip cookies.
      You only have to try heroin once to become hooked.

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