SOAK
Scrabble letter values: S1O1A1K5 = 8
Definition
- noun the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid). — synonyms: soakage, soaking
- noun washing something by allowing it to soak. — synonyms: soaking
- verb submerge in a liquid.
- verb rip off. — synonyms: overcharge, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook
- verb cover with liquid. — synonyms: drench, douse, dowse, sop, souse
- verb leave as a guarantee in return for money. — synonyms: pawn, hock
- verb beat severely.
- verb make drunk (with alcoholic drinks). — synonyms: intoxicate, inebriate
- verb become drunk or drink excessively. — synonyms: souse, inebriate, hit_it_up
- verb fill, soak, or imbue totally. — synonyms: imbue
- verb heat a metal prior to working it.
Examples
- “a good soak put life back in the wagon”
- “I soaked in the hot tub for an hour”
- “ask an unreasonable price”