gassed

[ gast ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. drunk.

gassed

/ ɡæst /

adjective

1. slang.
   drunk

Other Words From

• un·gassed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gassed¹

1910–15; gas (v.) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He was also making his 11th appearance of the postseason, only days removed from a rocky Game 2 outing in which he looked gassed.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, they loved the way the game was decided, with the Detroit offensive line finally imposing its will on a gassed Rams defense.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe it’s not just the guy on the sideline. When I go to the Indy 500, I don’t ask the winning driver, `Hey, you gassed up your car?;”

From Seattle Times

By the middle of the third quarter, he looked completely gassed.

From Los Angeles Times

By the end of the fourth quarter, Davis, who played 45 minutes, was clearly gassed – too many defensive possessions ending with Denver scores and the Lakers’ defensive anchor around midcourt.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• smashed