sock
UK: sɒk | US: sɑːk
n. a short garment worn on the foot, typically made of cotton or wool
vt. to hit or strike forcefully (informal)
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The word "sock" traces back to Old English socc, meaning a light slipper or low-heeled shoe, derived from Latin soccus (a light, loose-fitting shoe worn by comic actors). Over time, its meaning narrowed to refer specifically to foot coverings worn inside shoes. The informal verb sense ("to hit") emerged in early 20th-century slang, likely influenced by the abrupt, striking motion of pulling on a sock.
She knitted a pair of wool socks for winter.
He always wears mismatched socks as a quirky habit.
The toddler hid his toys inside his sock.
(Informal) The boxer socked his opponent in the jaw.
I need to buy new athletic socks for running.