noun
- the action of adding alcohol or drugs to a drink without permission
- a sudden sharp increase
verb
- present participle of spike; adding alcohol or drugs to a drink without someone’s knowledge
- present participle of spike; driving a sharp object into something
- present participle of spike; hitting a volleyball forcefully downward over the net
Usage: sports
Examples
- The police arrested him for spiking drinks at the party.
- She was spiking the fence posts into the ground.
- The volleyball player was spiking the ball with incredible force.
- Gas prices are spiking due to the shortage.
- The spiking of her drink made her feel dizzy.
- There was a sudden spiking in temperature readings.
- He’s been spiking volleyballs all season.
- The spiking fever concerned the doctors.