addossed

/ædˈsɒsd/

Definitions

1. verb

to affix or attach something, especially something unwanted, to something else

“The unwanted add-ons had addossed themselves to the computer’s software.”

2. verb

to attach or affix something to another thing, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The company’s marketing strategies had addossed themselves to the product, making it seem overly commercial.”

3. noun

a thing or entity that has been affixed or attached to something else, especially in an unwanted or uninvited manner

“The addossed advertisements cluttered the city streets.”

Synonyms

  • affixed
  • attached

Antonyms

  • detached
  • removed