English Reference
Adjective

trashed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtɹæʃt/ UK /tɹˈæʃt/ trashed

adj.extremely drunk or under the influence of drugs. It can also describe something that is completely ruined or destroyed.

adj.intoxicated to a high degree by alcohol or drugs; alternatively, describes property or objects that have been severely damaged or vandalised. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'get' or 'look'.


SIMPLE

He got totally trashed at the party last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel room was completely trashed after the band stayed there for just one night.

COMPLEX

While the critics trashed the film for its lack of a coherent plot, the lead actor was seen getting trashed at the after-party to celebrate the end of filming.

Usage

Commonly used in informal speech to describe both personal intoxication and physical destruction.

It was nearly impossible to evict her; she trashed the entire apartment and would magically disappear whenever the police arrived...

The Local· 26 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated