🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

스파이크 힐

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seupikeu hil

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spike Heel/spaɪk hiːl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 스파이크 힐을 신고 있어 더욱 매력적으로 보였다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of high-heeled shoe with a long, thin heel that tapers to a point.

    "She wore a stunning pair of spike heels that added elegance to her outfit."
  2. 2

    Footwear designed to enhance the wearer's height and posture, often associated with fashion and femininity.

    "Spike heels are often seen on the runway, showcasing the latest trends in women's fashion."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spike heel' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'spike', which comes from the Old English 'spica' meaning 'pointed', and 'heel', from the Old English 'hæle', referring to the back part of the foot. The term evolved to describe a specific style of high-heeled shoe characterized by a long, thin heel that resembles a spike.

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