PLUCKED Meaning and
Definition
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"Plucked" is an adjective derived from the verb "pluck." It refers to an action of pulling or picking out something quickly or forcefully, usually using one's fingers or a tool. The term can also describe the state of something that has been forcibly removed or yanked away.
In a literal sense, "plucked" can be used to describe the act of pulling out feathers, hair, or vegetation from a person, animal, or plant. For example, a chicken that has had its feathers removed is said to be "plucked." Similarly, a person who has had their hair pulled or yanked out can also be described as having been "plucked."
Figuratively, "plucked" can be used to express sudden or forceful removal or extraction. It can be used to describe a person who has been abruptly removed from a situation or place, as if being forcefully pulled away. Additionally, "plucked" can be used to describe objects or belongings that have been quickly taken away, as if snatched or grabbed.
The word "plucked" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional or mental state. For example, someone who is described as feeling "plucked" may feel vulnerable, unsettled, or harmed as if they have been forcefully plucked out of their comfort zone. Additionally, it can be used to describe a sense of being chosen or selected, as if picked out individually from a group.
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Rejected in an examination; stripped of feathers or hair; robbed by sharpers.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PLUCKED
The word "plucked" comes from the verb "pluck", which originated from the Middle English word "plukken" or "plukke" during the 14th century. It was derived from the Old English word "pluccian", which meant "to pluck" or "to pull off". The Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "plukkōną", meaning "to pluck" or "to pull". This etymology suggests that "plucked" has roots in the Germanic languages and has existed in various forms throughout history.
Similar spelling words for PLUCKED
- placoderm,
- placed,
- plagued,
- placidly,
- plugged,
- pleased,
- placidity,
- placket,
- plaskett,
- pluck at,
- placoid,
- placid,
- placidyl,
- ploughed,
- ploceidae,
- place down,
- placate,
- placide,
- plicate.
Conjugate verb Plucked
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