pinched

• يصف ملامح وجه تبدو متوترة أو شاحبة أو منهكة، غالبًا بسبب البرد أو القلق أو الألم. ويشير أيضًا إلى الشيء المضغوط أو المضموم بين إصبعين أو أكثر.

Describes a facial expression that looks tight, drawn, or strained, often due to cold, worry, or pain.

1. Nasal soundB2informal

   Sounding as if the nose were pinched, often due to a cold or nasal congestion.

   صوت أنفي خُنّابي

   • His voice sounded pinched because of his allergies.
   • She spoke with a pinched tone, as if she had a cold.
   • The singer's voice was pinched and nasal.

   المرادفاتadenoidalnasalnasallysnufflingsnuffly

   الأضدادfullresonant

2. Very thinB2formal

   Extremely thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold.

   نَحيل جِدًّا

   • The refugees looked pinched and malnourished.
   • His face was pinched from the harsh winter.
   • She had a pinched appearance after weeks of illness.

   المرادفاتcadaverousdrawnemaciatedgaunthaggardwasted

   الأضدادchubbyfatobeseplumpportlythick

3. Financially strainedB2informal

   Not having enough money to pay for basic necessities.

   مُتَضَيِّقٌ مَادِّيًّا

   • Many families are pinched by rising living costs.
   • He felt pinched after losing his job.
   • They lived a pinched existence during the recession.

   المرادفاتbrokehard upimpecuniousimpoverishedneedypressed

   الأضدادaffluentprosperousrichwealthy

4. Tight or uncomfortableB2informal

   As if squeezed uncomfortably tight, often describing clothing or a situation.

   ضيّق أو غير مريح

   • The shoes were too small and felt pinched on his feet.
   • She wore a pinched expression from the tight dress.
   • The room was so crowded it felt pinched and stuffy.

   المرادفاتbindingcloseconstrictingtightuncomfortable

   الأضدادcomfortableloosespacious

• فعل يدل على الضغط على شيء أو قرصه بين الإبهام وأصبع آخر، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى سرقة شيء صغير أو التسبب في ضيق مفاجئ.

A verb used to indicate the act of squeezing or compressing something, typically between the thumb and a finger, or to steal something small.

1. Squeeze between fingersA2formal

   To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

   قرص

   • She pinched his cheek playfully.
   • He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
   • The child pinched her brother's arm.

   المرادفاتniptweak

2. Steal or takeB1informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   يسرق

   • Someone pinched my wallet on the bus.
   • He pinched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • She pinched the last piece of cake.

   المرادفاتfilchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or painB1formal

   To cause a sharp, uncomfortable sensation, often due to tightness or pressure.

   التسبب في انزعاج أو ألم

   • These new shoes pinch my toes.
   • The cold wind pinched her cheeks.
   • The collar of the shirt pinches my neck.

   المرادفاتbitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   الأضدادcomforteaserelievesoothe