Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hammered
adjective
/ˈhæməd/
Definition
Hammered refers to something that has been struck with a hammer or to a state of being intoxicated due to excessive consumption of alcohol.
Examples
- After a wild party, I felt completely hammered.
- The artist hammered the metal into a beautiful shape.
Meaning
In a more casual context, being ‘hammered’ often means being very drunk or under the influence of alcohol, while in a literal context it relates to the physical act of using a hammer.
Synonyms
- intoxicated
- drunk
- sloshed
- pounded
