Old English: From the Old English word "hocian," meaning "to seize, grip, or ensnare."
Dutch: From the Dutch word "hoken," meaning "to bend, curve, or make a hook."
Meaning
The primary meanings of "hooked" are:
Attached or fastened with a hook: Example: "The picture was hooked to the wall."
Curved or shaped like a hook: Example: "The handle of the umbrella was hooked."
Addicted or dependent on something (informal): Example: "She's hooked on coffee."
Engaged or interested in something (informal): Example: "I'm hooked on the new TV show."
Origin
The earliest known use of "hooked" in English is in the 14th century. It is related to the words "hook" and "hock" (meaning a bend or joint), all of which come from the Proto-Germanic root hookō-, meaning "hook."
Additional Notes
The word "hooked" can have both literal and figurative meanings.
In informal usage, "hooked" is often used to describe addiction or dependence on a substance, activity, or person.
The phrase "on the hook" means to be responsible or accountable for something.
