adjective
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fastened by a screw or screws
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having spiral grooves like a screw; threaded
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twisted or distorted
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a slang word for drunk
Etymology
Origin of screwed
Example Sentences
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The klan was a handful of misfits who screwed up everything they tried to do.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
They can be lifted by hand and screwed into place in days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country's World Cup team had been "screwed" and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
If being a living being isn’t enough to garner someone’s kindness, we may be deeply screwed.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Sam screwed up his face and began to sound out the letters.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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