Socked Meaning in English
word · lemma: sock
ˈsɑkt
SAHKT
sˈɒkt
SOKT
Definition
The past tense of 'sock' (verb), meaning to hit someone or something forcefully, usually with your fist. Used informally.
Usage & Nuances
'Socked' is informal and vivid; often implies a surprising or strong punch. Common in spoken English and storytelling. Don't confuse with 'shock' (feeling surprised). Usually used with 'in/on' body part ('socked him in the jaw').
Spanish: golpeó - pegó (informal, golpear fuerte)Portuguese (BR): deu um soco - acertou (informal, bater forte)Portuguese (PT): deu um murro - acertou (informal, bater forte)Chinese (Simplified): 重击 (用拳) - 猛击Chinese (Traditional): 重擊 (用拳) - 猛擊Hindi: ज़ोर से मारा (साधारण, मुक्का मारा)Arabic: ضرب بقوة (بقبضة اليد) - لكم (غير رسمي)Bengali: ঘুষি মারা - মারিলRussian: ударилJapanese: 殴ったVietnamese: đấm mạnhKorean: 세게 때렸다 - 한 대 쳤다Turkish: yumruk attıUrdu: زور سے ماراIndonesian: memukul keras
Example Sentences
He socked the thief and ran away.
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I accidentally socked my brother while playing.
basic
She socked him in the arm.
basic
"Out of nowhere, he just socked me right in the jaw!"
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Mike got so mad he socked the wall and hurt his hand.
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"If you say that again, you’ll get socked straight in the face," she warned jokingly.
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