spiked

adjective

ˈspīkt How to pronounce spiked (audio)
ˈspī-kəd
1
: having an inflorescence that is a spike
spiked blooms
2
: having sharp projecting points
a spiked tail
spiked collars
3
of hair : arranged in stiff tufts
a spiked hairstyle
4
of beverages : containing alcohol : hard sense 2b
spiked seltzers
Wisconsin gets to be among the first to try a new line of 80-calorie spiked sodas with zero sugar.Kathy Flanigan

Examples of spiked in a Sentence

a lizard with a spiked tail
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To portray the famous couple, Kourtney wore a mesh T-shirt, studded leather pants and a curly blonde wig, while the Blink-182 drummer wore a leather jacket, skinny jeans and a spiked black wig. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 Gather with friends and while away the afternoon with magically spiked concoctions — whether sipping a Jasmine Peach or Cucumber Mint Mystic Tea — and extravagant savory and sweet treats. Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 Last week, the VIX—Wall Street’s fear gauge—spiked to its highest level since April before easing, amid new trade policy uncertainties. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 Bold and fun, they’re best identified by their spiked sole and playful colors. Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spiked

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spiked was in 1601

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“Spiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiked. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

spiked

adjective
1
: having sharp points
2
: arranged in stiff clumps
spiked hair

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