Word
trashed
US/ˈtɹæʃt/
UK/tɹˈæʃt/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“He got totally trashed at the party last night.”
“The hotel room was completely trashed after the band stayed there for just one night.”
“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.”
Examples
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.
Real-World Examples
“In another study, adults and older children didn't bother creating shapes when told their art would be trashed.” “It was nearly impossible to evict her; she trashed the entire apartment and would magically disappear whenever the police arrived...” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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