fanged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /fæŋd/
KK: /fæŋd/
adjective
Definition
Having long, sharp teeth that are used for biting or holding onto something.
Example
The fanged creature lurked in the shadows, ready to pounce on its prey.
Conversation
Did you see that movie with the fanged creatures in it?
Yeah, it was so creepy!
I thought the design of those fanged monsters was really cool.
For sure! They made the whole film much more intense.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
toothed
barbed
jagged
Antonyms
smooth
blunt
flat
verb
Definition
To have sharp teeth or to bite with sharp teeth.
Example
The creature fanged its prey with deadly precision.
Tense Forms
Past: fang
Past Participle: fang
Conversation
Did you see that movie with the vampire that fanged the hero?
Yeah, it was so intense when that happened!
I didn't expect the vampire to fang him so quickly.
Root Explanation
Fanged → It is formed from "fang" (from Old English *fanga*, meaning a tooth or tusk) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "fanged" describes something that has fangs or sharp teeth, typically used to refer to certain animals.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fang' as a sharp tooth, and remember that 'fanged' means having sharp teeth.
Visually Confused Words
unfanged
bifanged
tanged
ranged
flange
angled
unflanged
fand