# buzzed

/ˈbəzd/ (US) · /bˈʌzd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/buzzed
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

feeling slightly drunk or excited. You use this when you have had a little bit of alcohol but are not completely drunk yet.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am very buzzed" but "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.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows a linking verb such as 'feel', 'get', or 'look'.

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