Definition

Adjective: 1. Decorated or modified in a particular, often elaborate or showy, way: Describes something that has been customized or adorned with various accessories, features, or stylistic elements, typically to make it look more impressive, stylish, or thematic.

Usage

This adjective is used to describe objects, especially vehicles, clothing, or spaces, that have been heavily customized or decorated. It often implies a deliberate, noticeable, and sometimes excessive application of style or accessories. * It is commonly used in informal contexts. * It typically follows a linking verb like "is," "was," or "looks" or comes before the noun it modifies.

Examples

• The car enthusiasts showed off their tricked-out cars with custom paint and large spoilers.
• For the music video, the studio was tricked-out to look like a futuristic nightclub.
• He arrived on a tricked-out bicycle covered in chrome and neon lights.

Advanced Usage

• "tricked-out with...": This phrase specifies the decorations or features added.
  • The golf cart was tricked-out with a sound system and leather seats.

Variants and Related Words

• Trick out (verb): The phrasal verb from which the adjective is derived, meaning to decorate or equip something with fancy or elaborate features.
  • He spent years tricking out his vintage motorcycle.
• Souped-up (adjective): Often refers specifically to vehicles that have been modified for enhanced performance, but can also imply visual modifications. While related, "souped-up" emphasizes engine power, whereas "tricked-out" emphasizes appearance and accessories.
• Customized (adjective): Modified to personal specifications. This is a more general and formal synonym.
• Pimped-out (adjective, very informal/slang): A slang term with a very similar meaning to "tricked-out," often used for cars.

Synonyms

• Decked out
• Done up
• Ornamented
• Embellished
• Accessorized

Antonyms

• Plain
• Stock
• Unadorned
• Standard

Adjective

1. decorated in a particular way
   • tricked-out cupboards looking like Georgian cabinets