turned-on

[ turnd-on, -awn ]

/ ˈtɜrndˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

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adjective Slang.

lively and chic; switched-on.

full of or characterized by excitement.

under the influence of a narcotic or hallucinogen, as marijuana.

sexually aroused.

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Question 1 of 7

What does "dignity" mean?

Origin of turned-on

First recorded in 1965–70

Just the hard-on before you shoot unarmed members of the public.
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