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wrecked

American  
[rekt] / rɛkt /

adjective

Slang.

  1. extremely drunk or high on drugs.

    We all got completely wrecked after prom.
wrecked British  
/ rɛkt /

adjective

  1. slang in a state of intoxication, stupor, or euphoria, induced by drugs or alcohol

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Etymology

Origin of wrecked

First recorded in 1965–70; wreck ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“They got away from a circus train that was wrecked.”

From Literature

Martin won the title in 2024 but his campaign last year was wrecked by injuries, which have continue to trouble him into the new year.

From Barron's

We visited a few of them, hidden away in basements of wrecked buildings or nondescript village houses.

From BBC

I’m not sure how much, but now that they’ve parted, his credit rating is wrecked.

From MarketWatch

“I didn’t know the camper was going to be wrecked. Now, which tree do you want? If you don’t choose, I’ll choose for you.”

From Literature

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