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screwed

American  
[skrood] / skrud /

adjective

  1. fastened with screws.

  2. having grooves like a screw; threaded.

  3. twisted; awry.

  4. Slang. bilked; cheated.

  5. Chiefly British Slang. drunk; intoxicated.

screwed British  
/ skruːd /

adjective

  1. fastened by a screw or screws

  2. having spiral grooves like a screw; threaded

  3. twisted or distorted

  4. a slang word for drunk

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Etymology

Origin of screwed

First recorded in 1640–50; screw + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Also, that the nuts and bolts for the on-board camera are screwed tight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“I went to my husband and said, ‘I think I screwed up.’”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

"If they renew the contract, I'm screwed - oh God," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

If that happens and Congress later says, Wait, we screwed up, start it up again—it’s too late, because the spacecraft is no longer able to be contacted.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Sam screwed up his face and began to sound out the letters.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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