keyed Meaning & Definition
What Does Keyed Mean?
Keyed is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of key. As an adjective, it means Having a key, mated to a keyseat and/or keyway, to either control or prevent movement.
Keyed: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kiːd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | attuned, tonal and adjusted |
| Antonyms | keyless |
| Comparative / superlative | more keyed, most keyed |
Keyed Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of key
Keyed as an Adjective
- Having a key, mated to a keyseat and/or keyway, to either control or prevent movement.
- Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security; based.
OP is keyed as fuck
- Intoxicated by recreational or illegal drugs; drunk or high.
Verb
- To fit (a lock) with a key.
- To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
- To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
- (telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
- To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).
- (more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.
Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs.
- To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key.
He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot.
- To link (as one might do with a key or legend).
- To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key.
- To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic.
- To attune to; to set at; to pitch.
- To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.
Synonyms of Keyed
Keyed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Keyed
Keyed in a Sentence
OP is keyed as fuck
Holy keyed.
Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs.
He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot.
Word Forms & Grammar
keyed
keyed (comparative more keyed, superlative most keyed)
Words That Rhyme With Keyed
Origin of Keyed
Most likely simply from the verb key; in slang perhaps connected to the "securing" action of a lock and key (compare e.g. scored).
Pronouncing Keyed
You say keyed as //kiːd//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keyed
Is keyed a verb or an adjective?
Keyed is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for keyed?
Close synonyms of keyed are attuned, tonal and adjusted. See the full list of keyed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of keyed?
The opposite of keyed is keyless.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of keyed?
The comparative form is more keyed and the superlative form is most keyed.