Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gassed

verb/adjective

/ɡæst/

Definition

Gassed refers to being affected by gas, either in a literal sense of inhaling gas or in a metaphorical sense of being overwhelmed or intoxicated by something.

Examples

The soldiers were gassed during the war, suffering from the effects of chemical weapons.
After the party, I felt completely gassed from all the drinks I had consumed.

Meaning

The term can describe someone who has inhaled harmful gases, often used in military contexts, or it may refer to a state of feeling dizzy or euphoric due to excessive consumption of something like drugs or alcohol.