Buzzed
/bʌzd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Slightly intoxicated, often pleasantly so.
/bʌzd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Slightly intoxicated; feeling the effects of alcohol
I was feeling buzzed after the party.
💡 Simply: A little drunk.
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She was too buzzed to drive home.
How It's Used
Social
"After a few drinks, I felt a little buzzed."
2
Full of energy and excitement.
/bʌzd/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Excited or stimulated
The atmosphere was buzzed with anticipation.
💡 Simply: Very excited and lively.
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The crowd was buzzed with energy.
How It's Used
Informal
"The city was buzzing with excitement before the concert."
Tip:Like a beehive, full of activity and sound.
From the verb "buzz," imitative of the sound of bees or similar insects. The sense of being slightly intoxicated developed later.
The usage of 'buzzed' to mean 'intoxicated' is a relatively recent development, gaining traction in the latter half of the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of the buzzing sound of bees – a mild, pleasant high.
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