STEAMED Meaning and
Definition
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Steamed is an adjective that describes the cooking process of food using steam or the state of being cooked in this manner. When food is steamed, it is typically placed in a container where it is exposed to hot, vaporized water. This method of cooking allows the food to retain its nutrients, flavors, and colors as it is not immersed in water or exposed to direct heat.
In a broader context, steamed can also refer to the feeling or state of being mildly angry, annoyed, or frustrated. This usage is derived from the metaphorical comparison of a person's emotional state to steam, which builds up when heated. When someone is described as being steamed, it suggests that they are experiencing a certain degree of agitation or irritation.
Additionally, steamed can also describe the appearance of something that has been subjected to steam. For example, steamed clothes appear smooth and well-pressed as a result of being exposed to steam during the ironing process. Similarly, steamed vegetables often have a slightly soft and tender texture, resembling the appearance of being cooked by steam.
Overall, the term steamed encompasses various connotations related to the cooking process, emotional state, and appearance, depending on the context in which it is used.
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Exposed to steam; cooked or dressed by steam.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of STEAMED
The word "steamed" has multiple etymological origins based on its different meanings. Here are two possible origins for the term:
1. "Steamed" referring to cooking:
The term "steamed" comes from the Middle English word "stem" or "steme", which derived from Old English "stēam". This Old English word meaning "vapor" or "smoke" originally comes from the Proto-Germanic word "staumaz". Over time, "stēam" evolved into "steam" in Modern English and eventually gave rise to the term "steamed" as a cooking method using steam.
2. "Steamed" meaning angry or frustrated:
In this sense, the term "steamed" is derived from American slang. It originated in the early 20th century, and it is believed to have come from the metaphorical idea of steam building up inside a pressure cooker.
Idioms with the word STEAMED
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steamed up
The idiom "steamed up" means to become angry, agitated, or annoyed about something.
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(all) steamed up
The idiom "(all) steamed up" means to be very angry, agitated, or worked up about something. It refers to a state of intense frustration or irritation.
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be steamed up
The idiom "be steamed up" means to be very angry, agitated, or upset about something. It implies being intensely worked up or and emotional state similar to being heated with steam.
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be/get steamed up
The idiom "be/get steamed up" means to become or feel angry, agitated, or heated about something. It is often used to describe someone who is visibly upset or worked up due to a specific issue or situation.
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get steamed up
The idiom "get steamed up" means to become very angry, irritated, or agitated about something. It refers to the feeling of heat and pressure that can build up and cause a person to lose their temper or become highly emotional.
Similar spelling words for STEAMED
- standish,
- stand for,
- stand-in,
- standby,
- stoned,
- stand by,
- stemmed,
- stand in,
- stand pat,
- standley,
- standoff,
- stands,
- steam heat,
- stand out,
- stained,
- standifer,
- standen,
- standdown,
- stand-up,
- standard,
- steam-heat,
- stunted,
- stander,
- stand oil,
- standpipe,
- stunned,
- stand up,
- standing,
- st andrew,
- stand,
- standpat,
- standee.
Conjugate verb Steamed
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