lashed

[ lasht ]

adjective

1. having lashes lash or eyelashes, especially of a specified kind or description (usually used in combination):

   long-lashed blue eyes.

lashed

¹

/ læʃʃt /

adjective

1. informal.
   intoxicated; drunk

-lashed

²

adjective

1. having eyelashes as specified

   long-lashed

Word History and Origins

Origin of lashed¹

First recorded in 1770–80; lash ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The Harris campaign has scoffed and eye-rolled when Trump has lashed out, but also ridiculed him as “unhinged” and goaded him into being even less in control.

From Los Angeles Times

He said MacPhail became "angry and lashed out" but he had been speaking to Holly for about 15 minutes before he actually attacked her.

From BBC

Trump lashed out at his political opponents and praised his allies, many of whom are likely to appeal to Rogan’s fanbase.

From BBC

Last year, at least 16 people lost their lives when a cyclone lashed India and Bangladesh.

From BBC

At least 16 people were dead, killed by tornadoes, falling trees, downed power lines, wrecked vehicles or medical emergencies after Milton lashed the state with powerful wind and rain.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• braided
• bunched
• clustered
• coiled
• snarled
• tangled