Hooked on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be very interested in or addicted to something, usually in an enthusiastic or sometimes unhealthy way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common for hobbies, shows, music, or habits; can be positive or negative depending on context. Often used as 'hooked on [something]': 'hooked on chocolate', 'hooked on a show'. Similar to 'addicted to', but less serious.
Spanish: enganchado a - adicto aPortuguese (BR): viciado em - fissurado emPortuguese (PT): viciado em - agarrado aChinese (Simplified): 迷上 - 上瘾Chinese (Traditional): 迷上 - 上癮Hindi: का आदी - में लिप्तArabic: مدمن على - متعلق بـBengali: আসক্ত - ভীষণভাবে মগ্ন - খুব আগ্রহীRussian: подсесть на - пристраститься кJapanese: ハマっている - 夢中になっているVietnamese: nghiện - mê mẩnKorean: 푹 빠지다 - 중독되다Turkish: takıntılı - bağımlıUrdu: کا عادی ہونا - کا بہت شوق ہوناIndonesian: kecanduan - sangat suka
Example Sentences
I'm hooked on this video game.
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She got hooked on coffee in college.
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My brother is hooked on watching football.
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Once I started that show, I was hooked on it by episode two.
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He's been hooked on fishing ever since his first trip.
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I'm totally hooked on this new podcast—can't stop listening!
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