# gassed

/ˈɡæst/ (US) · /ɡˈæst/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

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

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am gassed about my car's fuel" but "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.

## Usage notes

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

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