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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pinched

/pɪntʃd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does pinched mean?

verb, adjective

Past tense of 'pinch', to squeeze or compress something tightly. Describing something that is narrow or constricted.

Example

"The narrow alleyway was pinched between two large buildings."

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