Plucked
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /plʌkt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Plucked is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of pluck.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of pluck.
More Meanings
- Having had the feathers, hair, etc. removed by plucking.
- (of the strings of an instrument) Played by plucking.
- (UK, slang, dated) Having courage and spirit; plucky.
Example Sentences
He could scarcely contain his admiration. "What a plucked un!" he muttered; "what a plucked un! No miss," he added, "you needn't fear. Fear, says I? You never feared nothink in your life. […]
Synonyms for plucked
Depending on context, synonyms include unfeathered, pizzicato, featherless.
Antonyms for plucked
Common opposites include bowed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include featherless, unfeathered, pizzicato, torture, collected, picked.
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