adjective
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(of wood, rope, etc) having knots
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slang used as a response to express disapproval or rejection
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of knotted
First recorded in 1125–75, knotted is from the Middle English word cnotted. See knot 1, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Shorter cords are also less likely to end up in knotted wads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Brunson's layup -- after teammate Jose Alvarado's second steal in 20 seconds -- knotted it at 103-103 with 1:26 remaining and Brunson put the Knicks up for good, 105-103, with 29 seconds left.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Any irregular signal was thought to mean the strand had knotted as it moved through the pore.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
Charlie opens a ghost kitchen and insists on being called “chef,” his apron knotted tight like he’s about to sear duck breast instead of, say, boil milksteak.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2025
The work on the frame was less than half-finished and so tangled and knotted he could imagine no one ever continuing it.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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