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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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Origin of smashed

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

Example Sentences

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The car crashed into a fence, then smashed into the house’s front porch and came to rest in a vertical position on the steps, according to authorities and video from the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A24's "Backrooms," the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported Sunday.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

After an injury-disrupted 2025, the 24-year-old says she has not missed a single session during the best winter training block of her career - as evidenced when she smashed the world indoor record in February.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Blessing then smashed into the wall of a nearby home, disabling his Tahoe, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The crashing of waves behind them told them how close they were to being smashed against the rocks.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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