pierced

pierced · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having a hole or holes made by piercing, especially in body parts for jewelry.

  2. 2.

    (past participle of pierce) Having been penetrated or punctured.

Related words

Antonyms: intact, unbroken, whole
See also: pierce, piercing, punctured
Synonyms: holed, perforated, punctured

Etymology

From Old French percer ("to pierce"), used as past participle and adjective form. The body modification sense became prominent in the late 20th century.