adjective
General Slang
Buzzed
/bʌzd/ · adjective · informal
Pleasantly tipsy — feeling alcohol's first warm glow, but not drunk.
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Definitions
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In British slang, also means delighted or thrilled.
“I'm absolutely buzzing about the new job.”
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Energized, excited, or hyped about something, with no alcohol involved.
“I'm so buzzed about the trip, can't sleep.”
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3
Lightly intoxicated and feeling good, the tipsy stage before being drunk.
“Two drinks in and I'm pleasantly buzzed.”
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Buzzed In A Sentence
I'm just buzzed, not drunk, I can still drive home... in an hour.
Got a nice buzz going, this is the perfect level.
She was buzzed and giggling at everything.
Origin & Usage
American slang where the light, fuzzy feeling of mild intoxication is compared to a 'buzz.' Widely used by the 2000s; the British 'buzzing' variant means thrilled.
People Also Ask
What does buzzed mean?
It means pleasantly tipsy — feeling the warm early effects of alcohol but not actually drunk.
Is buzzed the same as drunk?
No. Buzzed is the light, happy stage before drunk. It's the sweet spot most people aim for.
What does 'buzzing' mean in British slang?
In the UK, 'buzzing' usually means thrilled or really excited about something, not necessarily tipsy.
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