canned

B1
Pronunciation
/kænd/
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To seal in a can.

Example Sentences
  • They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
2 Definition

To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

Example Sentences
  • They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
3 Definition

To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.
4 Definition

To shut up.

Example Sentences
  • Can your gob.
5 Definition

To fire or dismiss an employee.

Example Sentences
  • The boss canned him for speaking out.
6 Definition

To hole the ball.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Preserved in cans.

Example Sentences
  • canned tomatoes
2 Definition

(by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass produced, or lacking originality or customization.

Example Sentences
  • The form letter included a canned answer stating that what I asked was against policy.
3 Definition

Drunk.

4 Definition

Terminated, fired from a job.