smashed
UK: smæʃt | US: smæʃt
adj. violently broken into pieces
adj. (informal) extremely drunk
vt. past tense of "smash" (to crush or break forcefully)
The word "smashed" originates from the early 18th century, derived from "smash," which likely imitates the sound of something breaking violently (onomatopoeic influence). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, used for both literal destruction ("The vase was smashed") and metaphorical intensity ("He got smashed at the party"). The informal sense of "extremely drunk" emerged in the 20th century, extending the idea of being "broken down" physically.
The window was smashed by a stray baseball.
She accidentally smashed her phone on the pavement.
After three cocktails, he felt completely smashed.
The boxer smashed his opponent’s jaw in the final round.
Protesters smashed the storefront during the riot.