adj
Uncommon
bombed
Bombed (adj) means informal for very drunk or high. Example: “He got completely bombed at the party.”
adj
1
Informal for very drunk or high.
"Dan's brother bought us a bottle of whisky and we got bombed."
"He got completely bombed at the party."
"By midnight half the guests were bombed and singing loudly in the garden."
"I was so bombed after the wedding that I can't remember the taxi home."
How to use bombed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for extremely intoxicated.
When to use it
Informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bombed
- Superlative
- most bombed
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What does “bombed” mean?
The word “bombed” means informal for very drunk or high. In plain terms, slang for extremely intoxicated.
How do you use “bombed” in a sentence?
Here is “bombed” used in a sentence: “He got completely bombed at the party.”
What part of speech is “bombed”?
“Bombed” is an adjective.
Is “bombed” a common word?
“Bombed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is bombed formal or informal when describing drunkenness?
Bombed is an informal term used to describe someone who is very drunk or high. It would not be appropriate in formal or professional writing, where terms like "intoxicated" would be preferred.
What is the difference between bombed and drunk?
Bombed is a slang intensifier suggesting a more extreme state of intoxication than the neutral term "drunk." While "drunk" simply indicates alcohol has impaired someone, "bombed" implies a heavier or more intense level of being drunk or high.
Can bombed be used to describe being high on drugs as well as alcohol?
Yes, in informal usage bombed can describe being very intoxicated from either alcohol or drugs, not just one or the other. The exact substance is usually understood from context rather than specified by the word itself.
