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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

Example Sentences

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She’s asking for money to replace the window agents smashed and to pay for her ongoing medical care.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The Army and Air Force had studied conflicts such as the Yom Kippur War, in which the Israelis smashed numerically superior Soviet-backed Arab armored forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

She also denied that Erickson hid in the bushes, and said he ran back to the scene, came upon Grossman and her smashed Mercedes and was told to step back by a police officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

His Hazelwood pack had been smashed in the attack; he’d have to cram everything else into his jerkin, or tie it to his belt.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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