Phrasal verb
get hooked by
Meanings
to become strongly interested in something and want to continue doing it or experiencing it
to start a habit (often involving a product or activity) that becomes hard to stop
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Definition
To get hooked by something means to become very interested in it and want more of it.
If you get hooked by something, it captures your attention and you start to enjoy it so much that you keep returning to it. It is often used for books, TV shows, hobbies, or games. It can also suggest developing a habit that is hard to stop.
Examples
- I got hooked by the first episode and watched the whole season.
- She got hooked by yoga after just one class.
- He got hooked by that mobile game and plays it every day.
- We got hooked by the mystery novel and finished it in two nights.