stalked

[ stawkt ]

adjective

1. having a stalk or stem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stalked¹

First recorded in 1725–35; stalk ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Holly Newton was stalked and then stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in Hexham, Northumberland, last January.

From BBC

Logan stalked my daughter, creeping around my house at night sending photographs to my son.

From BBC

The controversial British Netflix drama about an aspiring comedian who is stalked by a mysterious woman scored 11 Emmy nominations, including for limited series.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheenagh says Al Fayed then continually stalked her, turning up at her workplace, the supermarket and her social club, repeating his parting words.

From BBC

In January last year 15-year-old Holly Newton was stalked and then murdered by her teenage ex-boyfriend.

From BBC