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  • past participle of smash.
  • past tense form of smash.
Synonyms

smashed

American  
[smasht] / smæʃt /

adjective

Slang.
  1. drunk.


smashed British  
/ smæʃt /

adjective

  1. completely intoxicated with alcohol

  2. noticeably under the influence of a drug

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of smashed

First recorded in 1955–60; smash + -ed 2

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"There's always that 'legacy negativity' sitting there in places and events like this - and this event in particular - has probably just smashed through that."

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"Everything was smashed, the windows, everything," 75-year-old resident Kateryna Kravchenko told AFP of her apartment.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

This summer’s North American World Cup, a month-long extravaganza that smashed records for viewership, attendance and revenue, seemed like the culmination of soccer’s long campaign to tap in to the abundant wealth of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title in sensational style - and smashed Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records in the process.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

One mom gorilla smashed her face right up against the window so me and her were face-to-face, and she slobbered all over the glass.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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