baked

adj.

US //ˈbeɪkt// UK //bˈeɪkt// baked

1 cooked in an oven (adj.)
A2 Elementary Cooking

cooked in an oven using dry heat.

describing food that has been cooked by dry heat in an oven.

Example

She served a delicious baked potato with butter and cheese.

Example

The menu featured a selection of baked goods, including sourdough bread and artisanal pastries prepared on-site every morning.
- roasted
- oven cooked
- raw
- boiled
2 high on drugs (adj.)
C1 Advanced Slang Informal

feeling very affected by drugs, especially marijuana.

experiencing a state of significant intoxication, specifically from the use of cannabis.

Example

They looked completely baked after spending the afternoon at the festival.

Example

The group sat on the porch looking entirely baked, barely noticing the pizza delivery driver standing at the gate.

Usage

Usually follows a linking verb like 'be', 'look', or 'get'.

Teacher's tip

This is very informal and specific to drug culture; learners should avoid using it in professional or polite social settings.
- sober

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