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blotto

 

[ ˈblɒtəʊ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

intoxicated state

Blotto is an informal term used to describe a person who is extremely intoxicated or drunk. When someone is blotto, they have typically consumed a large amount of alcohol, leading to a state where their coordination, speech, and judgment are significantly impaired. This term often conveys a sense of humorous exaggeration when referring to drunkenness. It's commonly used in social settings, especially among friends sharing stories about nights out.

Synonyms

drunk, inebriated, plastered, sloshed, wasted

Examples of usage

  • He was so blotto at the party that he couldn't stand up.
  • After a few rounds, she became completely blotto.
  • They were all blotto by the end of the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "blotto" in other languages:

🇵🇹 muito bêbado

🇮🇳 बुरी तरह नशे में

🇩🇪 stark betrunken

🇮🇩 sangat mabuk

🇺🇦 дуже п'яний

🇵🇱 bardzo pijany

🇯🇵 ひどく酔った

🇫🇷 très ivre

🇪🇸 muy borracho

🇹🇷 çok sarhoş

🇰🇷 너무 취한

🇸🇦 مخمور جدًا

🇨🇿 silně opilý

🇸🇰 silno opitý

🇨🇳 非常醉

🇸🇮 zelo pijan

🇮🇸 mjög drukkin

🇰🇿 өте мас болған

🇬🇪 ძალიან სმენის

🇦🇿 çox sərxoş

🇲🇽 muy borracho

Etymology

The term 'blotto' originated in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1910s, in American English. It's believed to be derived from the word 'blot', which has connotations of smudging or staining, implying a loss of control resulting from intoxication. Some sources suggest that it may also be related to the earlier term 'blot out', hinting at a state of forgetfulness or blackout due to excessive drinking. Over time, 'blotto' has maintained its informal and humorous tone, primarily used in casual conversation to denote an exaggerated level of drunkenness. The word has persisted in popular culture, often invoked in literature and media that address social drinking and nightlife.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,801, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.