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Plastered

What does it mean?

Very drunk.

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Is it positive or negative?

Negative or neutral (depending on the context).

When do you use it?

Informal slang for being heavily intoxicated, usually after a night out or a big celebration.

Examples

Example 1: We got absolutely plastered at the wedding last night and danced for hours.

Example 2: He was so plastered that he couldn't even remember where he parked his car.

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Question for you

How many different words for "drunk" have you heard in English? It seems like there are hundreds!

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