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gassed

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡæst// UK //ɡˈæst// gassed Slang

adj. feeling very excited or happy about something. You use this when you are really looking forward to an event or proud of an achievement.

adj. feeling intense excitement, pride, or enthusiasm. Predominantly used in British slang; often appears after linking verbs like 'be' or 'get'.


SIMPLE

I am so gassed for the concert tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

He was absolutely gassed after finding out he had been promoted to senior manager.

COMPLEX

While some critics remained skeptical of the new direction, the fanbase was completely gassed by the surprise album drop, flooding social media with praise within minutes.

Synonyms
Usage

Participial adjective — typically used predicatively after 'be', 'get', or 'feel'.

Pitfall

I am gassed about my car's fuelI am gassed for the weekendIn modern slang, 'gassed' means excited; using it to mean 'filled with gas' is technically correct but will likely be misunderstood in a casual social context.

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