Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pinched
verb/adjective
/pɪnʧt/
Definition
To grasp or press something tightly between two surfaces, typically using fingers or a similar action.
Examples
- She pinched the soft dough to shape it into a ball.
- He looked pinched and tired after a long night of work.
- To save money, they pinched pennies every week.
Meaning
The term ‘pinched’ can refer to a physical action of squeezing or applying pressure, but it can also describe a state of being tight or strained, often used in the context of finances or expressions on someone’s face.
Synonyms
- squeeze
- grasp
- compress
- tighten
