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hammered

 

[ ˈhæmərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

drunk

Having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol.

Synonyms

drunk, intoxicated

Examples of usage

  • He was so hammered last night at the party.
  • I can't believe how hammered he got after just a few drinks.
Context #2 | Verb

hit forcefully

To strike with great force, typically with a tool or weapon.

Synonyms

beat, pound, strike

Examples of usage

  • He hammered the nail into the wall.
  • She hammered the enemy with her sword.

Translations

Translations of the word "hammered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 martelado

🇮🇳 हथौड़ा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gehämmert

🇮🇩 dipalu

🇺🇦 забитий

🇵🇱 młotkowany

🇯🇵 打たれた (utareta)

🇫🇷 martelé

🇪🇸 martillado

🇹🇷 çekiçlenmiş

🇰🇷 망치로 두드린 (mangchiro dudarin)

🇸🇦 مطرقة

🇨🇿 zatlučený

🇸🇰 pribitý

🇨🇳 锤打的 (chuí dǎ de)

🇸🇮 zakovan

🇮🇸 hamraður

🇰🇿 балғамен соғылған

🇬🇪 ჩაქუჩით დარტყმული

🇦🇿 çəkiclənmiş

🇲🇽 martillado

Etymology

The word 'hammered' originated from the Old English word 'hamer', which means a tool used for hitting or beating. Over time, the term evolved to also describe being under the influence of alcohol. The adjective form 'hammered' to describe being drunk became popular in colloquial language in the late 20th century.

See also: hammer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,761, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.