Soaking wet Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈwɛt
SOH-king WET
sˈəʊkɪŋ/ /wˈɛt
SOH-king WET
Definição
Very wet, completely covered or filled with water.
Uso & Nuances
Informal and vivid; commonly used to describe people or clothes after heavy rain, swimming, or accidents with water. Stronger than 'wet'—emphasizes total saturation. Often part of phrases like 'get soaking wet' or 'come home soaking wet'. Not used for small, dry items.
Spanish: empapado - totalmente mojadoPortuguese (BR): encharcado - completamente molhadoPortuguese (PT): encharcado - completamente molhadoChinese (Simplified): 全身湿透 - 湿得像落汤鸡Chinese (Traditional): 全身濕透 - 濕得像落湯雞Hindi: पूरी तरह भीगा हुआArabic: مبلل تمامًا - غارق بالماءBengali: ভিজে একাকার - একেবারে ভেজাRussian: промокший до нитки - насквозь мокрыйJapanese: びしょ濡れVietnamese: ướt sũng - ướt như chuột lộtKorean: 흠뻑 젖은Turkish: sırılsıklam - tamamen ıslakUrdu: سوکھے سے تر - مکمل بھیگا ہواIndonesian: basah kuyup - sangat basah
Frases de Exemplo
He got soaking wet in the rain.
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My shoes are soaking wet.
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The towel is soaking wet after cleaning the floor.
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I forgot my umbrella and came home soaking wet.
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Don’t sit there—you’re soaking wet!
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After the water fight, all the kids were soaking wet and laughing.
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