slammed
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for slammed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely busy with work or activity.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Extremely busy with work or activity.
“I can't talk now, we're absolutely slammed at the restaurant tonight.”
How to use slammed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
totally slammed
get slammed
slammed at work
Frequently asked questions
What does “slammed” mean?
The word “slammed” means extremely busy with work or activity. In plain terms, overloaded with work, crowded with people, or very drunk — all senses come from being "hit hard" by something.
How do you use “slammed” in a sentence?
Here is “slammed” used in a sentence: “I can't talk now, we're absolutely slammed at the restaurant tonight.”
What part of speech is “slammed”?
“Slammed” is an adjective.
Is “slammed” a common word?
“Slammed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slammed” have?
“Slammed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely busy with work or activity.
What is the difference between slammed and busy?
Slammed is an informal, more intense way of saying busy, typically used to describe being overwhelmed with work, such as "the kitchen was slammed during the dinner rush." Busy is the neutral, general-purpose term that fits any level of activity.
Is slammed appropriate for formal writing?
No, slammed in the senses of being extremely busy, drunk, or packed full is informal slang, best suited to casual speech rather than formal or professional writing.
What does slammed mean when describing a venue?
When describing a venue, slammed means packed full of customers, as in "the bar was slammed on Friday night," indicating high capacity rather than referring to busyness of work or intoxication.
