What does PIKED mean?

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.



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