boned in English
- boned⇄-boned
(combining form.)
1. having a certain kind of bones.
Ex. Big-boned = having big bones.
2. furnished or stiffened with bone, especially whalebone.
Ex. a well-boned corset = a corset well stiffened with whalebone. - boned⇄boned, adjective.
1. having a certain kind of bones.
Ex. Healthy livestock is usually larger boned than the sickly animals.
2. with the bones removed.
Ex. boned fish ready to fry and eat.
Boned
Part of Speech
Adjective / Verb (past tense of 'bone')
Pronunciation
/boʊnd/
Definitions
1. (Adjective) Describes something that has had the bones removed, such as meat or fish.
2. (Verb) The past tense of the verb "bone," meaning to remove bones from something (such as fish or poultry).
3. (Adjective) Used informally to describe someone who is in a difficult or compromised situation, often "boned" as in "in trouble."
Usage Examples
1. "The chef boned the fish carefully before cooking it."
2. "He accidentally boned the chicken and it took longer to prepare."
3. "She was boned when her plans fell through at the last minute."
Etymology
The term "boned" comes from the verb "bone," which originally referred to the action of removing bones from meat. It is derived from the Old French word "os," meaning bone. The phrase "boned" as an informal expression of trouble is believed to have originated from slang in the early 20th century.
Synonyms
- Deboned
- Unboned
- Dissected
- Stuck (informal usage)
Antonyms
- Uncut
- Whole
- Intact
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Deshuesado | /deˈswesoðo/ |
| French | Dégraissé | /deɡʁɛse/ |
| German | Entbeint | /ɛntˈbaɪnt/ |
| Italian | Senza ossa | /ˈsɛntsa ˈɔssa/ |
| Portuguese | Sem ossos | /sẽj ˈɔsus/ |
| Mandarin Chinese | 去骨 | /qù gǔ/ |
| Hindi | हड्डी निकाली | /haḍḍī nikālī/ |
| Arabic | منزوع العظام | /manzuʕ al-ʿiẓām/ |
| Russian | Обезкостить | /ɒbʲɪzˈkostʲɪtʲ/ |
| Japanese | 骨抜き | /hone nuki/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
"Boned" is generally pronounced consistently, but in certain dialects or informal speech, it may be pronounced with a more casual or contracted sound, like "bawn'd."
Historical Usage
Historically, "boned" has been used to describe the process of removing bones from meat or fish, a practice common in culinary traditions across the world. The informal usage of "boned" to mean being in trouble or difficulty emerged in American slang in the early 20th century, though the exact origin remains unclear.
Cultural Nuances
In the culinary world, "boned" is a technical term, with chefs often referring to boning meat as part of preparing it for specific dishes. The informal usage of "boned" to indicate misfortune or a problematic situation is more prevalent in colloquial English, particularly in contexts of failure or frustration.
More Information
The term "boned" has both practical and figurative meanings. In cooking, it signifies the removal of bones from meat, often for dishes where smooth texture and presentation are important. In slang, "boned" signifies being in a bad situation, often due to an unexpected failure or obstacle. Over time, its use in everyday conversation has expanded beyond culinary contexts, making it a versatile term in English.