adjective
- having spikes or sharp points
- secretly having alcohol or drugs added
Usage: informal
verb
- past tense of spike: to pierce or fasten with spikes
- past tense of spike: to add alcohol or drugs secretly to a drink
- past tense of spike: to increase suddenly and sharply
Usage: informal
Examples
- The spiked fence kept intruders out of the property.
- She wore spiked heels to the party.
- Someone spiked the punch with rum.
- The athlete’s drink was spiked with performance enhancers.
- Gas prices spiked after the oil shortage.
- The volleyball player spiked the ball over the net.
- Temperature readings spiked during the heat wave.