Sprung
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /spɹʌŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sprung is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of spring.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of spring.
More Meanings
- Fitted or cushioned with springs.
- (of a spring or other springy object) Worn out such that the springiness has dissipated.
- (Australia, slang) Caught doing something illegal or against the rules.
- (slang, dated) drunk.
- (obsolete, nautical, of a spar) cracked or strained.
- (slang, African-American Vernacular) Utterly infatuated with someone; completely taken over by romantic interest; originally and literally, having a penile erection.
Example Sentences
a sprung mattress
Near-synonym: spring-loaded
the sprung weight of a vehicle
My old money clip was sprung, so I replaced it.
Synonyms for sprung
Depending on context, synonyms include smitten, taken, red-handed, crazed, splintered, drunk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forsaken, suspended, forgotten, adjourned, seen, mainmast.
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