sprung

Definitions

1. 1

   simple past and past participle of spring

   • “When do you write to Colonel Brandon, ma’am?” was an enquiry which sprung from the impatience of her mind to have something going on.
2. 2

   Fitted or cushioned with springs.

   • Near-synonym: spring-loaded
   • a sprung mattress
   • the sprung weight of a vehicle
3. 3

   Worn out such that the springiness has dissipated.

   • My old money clip was sprung, so I replaced it.
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   1. 4

      Utterly infatuated with someone

      Utterly infatuated with someone; completely taken over by romantic interest; originally and literally, having a penile erection.

      • I like big butts and I cannot lie. / You other brothers can’t deny / that when a girl walks in / with a itty bitty waist / and a round thing in your face you get sprung.
      • […] / ’Cause your love got the best of me, / And baby, you’re making a fool of me. / You got me sprung and I don’t care who sees, / ’Cause baby, you got me so crazy.
      • ’Cause I’m sprung over you / And ain’t nothin’ I can do / […] / Thoughts of you fill my head / […]
   2. 5

      Caught doing something illegal or against the rules.

      • `Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo.
   3. 6

      drunk.

   4. 7

      cracked or strained.

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