turned-on

[ turnd-on, -awn ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. lively and chic; switched-on.
2. full of or characterized by excitement.
3. under the influence of a narcotic or hallucinogen, as marijuana.
4. sexually aroused.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turned-on¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

What did Jesse Minter think when he turned on the tape to see that kind of performance?

From Los Angeles Times

“I haven’t turned on the news today. I didn’t turn on the news last night,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

As England trained in Rawalpindi for the first time on this tour on Tuesday, the large fans employed in Multan were again at either end of the pitch but not turned on.

From BBC

While they could start about three quarters of them with the push of a button, the rest had to be turned on by hand.

From Los Angeles Times

A deputy turned on his light and siren to make a traffic stop, but Canales refused to stop, instead increasing his speed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• activate
• log on
• put on
• switch on