Word
gassed
US/ˈɡæst/
UK/ɡˈæst/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“I am so gassed for the concert tonight.”
“He was absolutely gassed after finding out he had been promoted to senior manager.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Participial adjective — typically used predicatively after 'be', 'get', or 'feel'.
Pitfall
I am gassed about my car's fuel
I am gassed for the weekend
In 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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