sock
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hit or strike violently; to deliver a blow to.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"We must get the old dear out," said Lord Roxton to Malone. "He'll be had for manslaughter if we don't. What I mean, he's not responsible - he'll sock someone and be lagged for it."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To throw.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sock” mean?
To hit or strike violently; to deliver a blow to.
Is “sock” formal or informal?
sock is generally slang.