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Meaning of cooped
The primary meaning of the word "cooped" is being confined or restricted to a small or narrow space.
Etymology of cooped
The word "cooped" has its roots in the Old French word "coupe," meaning "enclosure" or "cage," which is derived from the Latin word "cupa," meaning "tub" or "cask."
Historically, the word "cooped" was used to describe the act of confining or enclosing something, such as a bird, in a small space.
Synonyms
confined
restricted
limited
trapped
imprisoned
enclosed
fenced
walled
barred
locked
shut
closed
pent
penned
caged
hemmed
bounded
restrained
hindered
obstructed
blocked
impeded
shackled
fettered
manacled
chained
tied
tethered
moored
anchored
secured
fastened
clipped
pegged
pinned
clamped
gripped
grasped
held
seized
clenched
gripped.
Definitions
- Confined or restricted to a small or narrow space, typically in a way that is uncomfortable or unhealthy.
- Feeling trapped or restricted, either physically or mentally.
Usage Examples
- The chicken was cooped up in a small cage and needed more space to move around.
- After being cooped up in the office all day, she needed some fresh air and exercise.
- The prisoners were cooped up in their cells for 23 hours a day, with only one hour of exercise.
Antonyms
freed
released
liberated
unleashed
unconfined
unrestricted
unlimited
unbounded
unimpeded
unobstructed
unblocked
unhindered
unshackled
unfettered
unmanacled
unchained
untied
unmoored
unanchored
unsecured
unfastened
unclipped
unpegged
unpinned
unclamped.