Definition of bent
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: unenclosed grassland
2
botany
a(1)
: a reedy grass (see grass entry 1 sense 2)
(2)
: a stalk of stiff coarse grass
b
: bent grass
bent
adjectiveDefinition of bent (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition
bent twigs standing with knees slightly bent
2
: strongly inclined : determined
—usually used with on was bent on going
3
slang
a
: different from the normal or usual
… she was so bent that she's probably a woman who ought to be locked up somewhere …— Robert Redford
c
chiefly US
: intoxicated, drunk
Like to get bent? This hangover beater will help you get back on track. — Vibe
bent out of shape
get bent
: extremely upset or angry
slang
—used as an angry or contemptuous way of dismissing someone's statement, suggestion, etc. I try to call him the next morning to apologize, but he tells me to get bent.— Chuck Klosterman
bent
noun (2)Definition of bent (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of bent was in the 14th century
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