tagged

word · lemma: tag

/ˈtæɡd/
/tˈæɡd/

Definition

Marked with a label or tag; also, identified or mentioned, especially on social media. Can refer to being touched in the children's game of tag.

Usage & Nuances

Common on social media for mentioning or identifying someone in a photo or post: 'I was tagged in a photo.' Also used as past tense/passive in games and data labeling. Not normally used for physical labels in a store (use 'labeled').

Example Sentences

I was tagged in her birthday photo.

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The cows are tagged with numbers for identification.

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You are out! You’ve been tagged.

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She tagged me in the funniest meme last night.

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All the luggage was tagged before loading onto the plane.

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If you haven’t been tagged yet, you’re safe for now.

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