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hooked

adjective \ˈhu̇kt, 1 is also ˈhu̇-kəd\

: shaped like a hook

: addicted to a drug

: very interested in and enthusiastic about something

Full Definition of HOOKED

: having the form of a hook

: provided with a hook

: made by hooking <a hooked rug>

a : addicted to narcotics

b : fascinated by or devoted to something

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before 12th century

HOOKED Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈhu̇kt\

: shaped like or provided with a hook <a hooked beak>

: fascinated by or fond of something <He's hooked on computer games.>

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