General
wasted
What does wasted mean?
Used loosely to describe being utterly exhausted or drained.
"After that double shift I'm completely wasted."
Origin
Long-standing American slang from 'waste,' implying you've been depleted or destroyed by intoxication. Common since at least the 1960s and still standard party vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What does wasted mean?
It means extremely drunk or high — well past tipsy, to the point of barely functioning.
Is wasted worse than drunk?
Yes. Wasted is a strong word for heavily intoxicated, beyond the average 'drunk' and definitely beyond 'buzzed.'
Can wasted mean tired?
Loosely, yes. People say they're 'wasted' to mean totally exhausted or drained, though the drunk meaning is most common.
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