Word
buzzed
US/ˈbəzd/
UK/bˈʌzd/
Definition
adj. feeling slightly drunk or excited. You use this when you have had a little bit of alcohol but are not completely drunk yet.
adj. experiencing a mild state of intoxication or a feeling of euphoric excitement. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'get'.
Examples
“I feel a bit buzzed after that one glass of wine.”
“After two cocktails at the office party, she felt slightly buzzed and became much more talkative than usual.”
“The crowd was already buzzed with anticipation long before the headlining band took the stage, creating an electric atmosphere that resonated throughout the stadium.”
Examples
simple
“I feel a bit buzzed after that one glass of wine.”
contextual
“After two cocktails at the office party, she felt slightly buzzed and became much more talkative than usual.”
complex
“The crowd was already buzzed with anticipation long before the headlining band took the stage, creating an electric atmosphere that resonated throughout the stadium.”
Usage
Typically follows a linking verb such as 'feel', 'get', or 'look'.
Pitfall
I am very buzzed
I am a bit buzzed
Buzzed usually describes a mild state of intoxication; using 'very' often contradicts the word's inherent meaning of being only 'slightly' drunk.
Real-World Examples
“One evening in early August, farmer Daniel Sizer's phone buzzed with a message.” Scan code
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