Pinched

Pronunciation: /pɪntʃt/

Definitions of pinched

verb to squeeze or press something tightly between two surfaces, such as fingers or a tool

Example Sentences

A1 She pinched her brother to get his attention.

A2 The child pinched the cat's tail and got scratched.

B1 The waiter pinched a piece of cake while no one was looking.

B2 She pinched herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

C1 The manager was accused of pinching company funds for personal use.

C2 He pinched his nose as he walked through the smelly alley.

Examples of pinched in a Sentence

formal She pinched the fabric between her fingers to test its quality.

informal I pinched a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.

slang He pinched some cash from his friend's wallet without him noticing.

figurative The new tax laws really pinched my wallet this year.

Grammatical Forms of pinched

• past tense: pinched
• plural: pinches
• comparative: more pinched
• superlative: most pinched
• present tense: pinch
• future tense: will pinch
• perfect tense: have pinched
• continuous tense: is pinching
• singular: pinch
• positive degree: pinched
• infinitive: to pinch
• gerund: pinching
• participle: pinching

Origin and Evolution of pinched

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pinched' originated from the Old English word 'pyncan' meaning to squeeze or grip.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pinched' evolved to also mean feeling tight or constricted, both physically and emotionally.