spiked
word · lemma: spike
Definition
Describes something with spikes or sharp points. It can also mean mixed with alcohol or drugs (especially about drinks).
Usage & Nuances
'Spiked' is often used for shoes with metal points ('spiked shoes'), or to warn about drinks ('spiked drink' means it contains unwanted alcohol/drugs). In hair, 'spiked hair' means standing straight up. It's usually an adjective.
Spanish: puntiagudo - con pinchos - adulterado (bebida)Portuguese (BR): pontudo - com espinhos - batizado (bebida)Portuguese (PT): pontiagudo - com picos - adulterado (bebida)Chinese (Simplified): 有尖刺的 - 加料的（饮料）Chinese (Traditional): 有尖刺的 - 加料的（飲料）Hindi: नुकीला - मिलावट किया हुआ (पेय)Arabic: مدبب - مزوَّد بمسامير - مشوب (مشروب)Bengali: কাঁটা লাগানো - মাদক বা অ্যালকহল মেশানোRussian: шипованный - подмешанный (алкоголь/наркотики)Japanese: スパイク付き - 混入された（アルコールや薬物）Vietnamese: có gai - bị pha (rượu hoặc ma túy)Korean: 스파이크가 달린 - (술/약물이) 섞인Turkish: çivili - içine (alkol/uyuşturucu) katılmışUrdu: کانٹے دار - ملاؤٹ شدہ (شراب/منشیات)Indonesian: có gai - bị pha (rượu hoặc chất kích thích)
Example Sentences
Be careful—someone said the punch was spiked.
natural
He wore spiked shoes for the race.
basic
The fence was spiked to keep out animals.
basic
Her drink was spiked at the party.
basic
The track was super muddy, so everyone switched to spiked shoes.
natural
He's got that cool spiked hair everyone talks about.
natural