pinched

• Décrit un visage qui semble tendu, émacié ou épuisé, souvent à cause du froid, de l'anxiété ou de la douleur. Peut aussi qualifier des traits tirés ou amaigris.

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.

   Nasonnement

   • 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.

   Synonymesadenoidalnasalnasallysnufflingsnuffly

   Antonymesfullresonant

2. Very thinB2formal

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

   très maigre, émacié

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

   Synonymescadaverousdrawnemaciatedgaunthaggardwasted

   Antonymeschubbyfatobeseplumpportlythick

3. Financially strainedB2informal

   Not having enough money to pay for basic necessities.

   à court d'argent

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

   Synonymesbrokehard upimpecuniousimpoverishedneedypressed

   Antonymesaffluentprosperousrichwealthy

4. Tight or uncomfortableB2informal

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

   Serré, comprimé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindingcloseconstrictingtightuncomfortable

   Antonymescomfortableloosespacious

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de serrer ou comprimer quelque chose, généralement entre le pouce et un autre doigt, ou de voler quelque chose de petit.

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.

   pincer

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

   Synonymesniptweak

2. Steal or takeB1informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   voler, chaparder

   • 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.

   Synonymesfilchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or painB1formal

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

   pincer, causer une sensation de serrement douloureux

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

   Synonymesbitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   Antonymescomforteaserelievesoothe