Here is the requested dictionary-style information on the word "piked": Parts of Speech:
Adjective, verb
Definitions:Adjective: having a pointed or peaked shape
Verb: past tense and past participle of "pike," meaning to abruptly leave or withdraw from a situation or event
Pronunciations:US: /paɪkt/
UK: /paɪkt/
Origin and Usage:The adjective form of "piked" comes from the noun "pike," which refers to a pointed or peaked object, such as a spear or mountain peak. The verb form of "piked" comes from the slang term "to pike," which means to leave or withdraw from a situation or event. This usage originated in the late 19th century and is still commonly used today.
Synonyms:Adjective: pointed, peaked, sharp, spiky, jagged
Verb: leave, depart, withdraw, exit, bail
Related Words:biked, liked, spiked, tiked, wiked
Example Sentences:Adjective: The mountain had a piked peak that was visible from miles away.
Verb: After a few minutes of awkward silence, he piked and left the party early.