Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Plastered

What does it mean?

Very drunk.

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.

Question for you

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

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Plastered is just one of many ways to describe being drunk in the UK. We work on all kinds of expressive language in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Sloshed. Find out more here.