Gassed: meaning, definitions and examples
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gassed
[ ɡæst ]
informal usage
Gassed can refer to being filled with gas or vapor, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is overly excited or filled with energy. It can also indicate the act of causing someone to become sleepy or dazed, akin to being 'gassed' in a more dangerous sense.
Synonyms
energized, excited, intoxicated
Examples of usage
- He was gassed after the long run.
- The party really gassed everyone up.
- I feel gassed after that movie.
- She gassed him with her enthusiasm.
military usage
In a military context, gassed typically refers to being exposed to toxic gas or chemical warfare substances. This usage often describes the acts during wars where gases were deployed to incapacitate the enemy.
Synonyms
asphyxiated, chemical exposure
Examples of usage
- The soldiers were gassed during the attack.
- They reported symptoms after being gassed.
- Gassed troops struggled to recover.
- The area was unsafe due to gassed environments.
Translations
Translations of the word "gassed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gaseificado
🇮🇳 गैस्ड
🇩🇪 gasförmig
🇮🇩 terkena gas
🇺🇦 обгазований
🇵🇱 gazyfikowany
🇯🇵 ガス処理された
🇫🇷 gazé
🇪🇸 gasificado
🇹🇷 gazlı
🇰🇷 가스 처리된
🇸🇦 مُعالج بالغاز
🇨🇿 plynovaný
🇸🇰 plynársky
🇨🇳 气体处理的
🇸🇮 plinast
🇮🇸 gasfylt
🇰🇿 газдалған
🇬🇪 გაზიანი
🇦🇿 qazlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 gasificado
Word origin
The term 'gassed' originates from the word 'gas' which has roots in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin 'chaos' (that led to the French 'gaz') to describe the state of matter that is neither solid nor liquid. The casual use of 'gassed' in informal language began in the 20th century, particularly during the World Wars when gas was used extensively in warfare. The emotional connotation of the term has evolved, often describing a state of heightened excitement or energy, particularly in modern slang. This duality of meaning captures both literal and metaphorical applications, showing how language transforms in different contexts.