Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stub-a-toe
verb
/ˈstʌb ə toʊ/
Definition
To accidentally hit your toe against something hard, causing pain or injury.
Examples
- He stubbed his toe on the edge of the bed in the dark.
- Be careful not to stub your toe on that chair!
- She let out a yelp after she stubbed her toe on the sidewalk.
Meaning
The act of stubbing a toe usually causes a sharp, sudden pain and can sometimes lead to minor injuries.
Synonyms
- hit your toe
- bang your toe
- crash your toe
