taken
/ˈteɪ.kn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.
Adjective
Examples
He was very taken with the girl, I hear.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
In a serious romantic relationship.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
I can't ask her out, she's taken.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “taken” mean?
Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.
Is “taken” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.