Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
madded
adjective
/ˈmæd.ɪd/
Definition
Entangled or knotted, often used to describe hair that has become matted together.
Examples
- After sleeping on the couch, her hair was completely madded and required a thorough brushing.
- The dog’s fur became madded after playing in the mud for hours.
Meaning
The term refers to a state where individual strands of hair or fibers are so intertwined that they cannot be easily separated.
Synonyms
- tangled
- knotted
- ensnarled
