smashed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
broken into many small, sharp pieces.
shattered or crushed into numerous fragments, typically through violent impact.
Simple“The floor was covered in smashed glass after the window broke.”
In context“The investigators found smashed fragments of the ceramic vase scattered across the crime scene, suggesting a struggle had occurred.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
extremely drunk from drinking too much alcohol.
highly intoxicated by alcohol; used in very informal or colloquial settings.
Simple“He got completely smashed at the party and couldn't find his way home.”
In context“The group arrived at the diner already smashed, making it difficult for the staff to take their orders politely.”
Teacher's tipThis is a very strong slang term; it is best avoided in professional or formal contexts as it implies a loss of control.
Usage smashed windows
“Before leaving, they smashed his office, destroyed electrical panels, and pulled cameras from the walls.”
“In Swansea, we watched as officers smashed in windows of "stash cars" that were used to hide illegal cigarettes during the day, and deal drugs at night.”
From smash + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.