# fisted

/ˈfɪstɪd/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fisted
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

having a hand closed into a tight ball. You use this to describe someone who is angry, ready to fight, or just holding something tightly.

For teachers: having the hand clenched into a fist. Often used to describe a person's physical state, particularly one of anger or determination.

## Examples

- He stood there with a fisted hand and a red face.
- The crowd watched in silence as the angry protester stood with a fisted hand, shouting at the security guards.
- The boxer stood in the corner of the ring, fisted and breathing heavily, waiting for the bell to signal the start of the final round.

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