Pinched Definition

pinched
adjective
  1. sounding as if the nose were pinched; "a whining nasal voice"
  2. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration"
  3. not having enough money to pay for necessities
  4. as if squeezed uncomfortably tight; "her pinched toes in her pointed shoes were killing her"

"Pinched" in song lyrics

See how pinched is used in real songs:

  • "Similar to being punched and pinched"
    Asheru — Idea (Feat. Agent 006)
  • "Pinched"
    Mopreme f/ 2Pac, Mouse Man — N.I.G.G.A. (Berocke Remix)
  • "Like John Gotti, boy got pinched"
    Pacewon — You Ain't Really Down

Usage tips for "pinched"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pinched" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pinched to find words that pair well.

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