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plastered

|plas/tered|

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/ˈplæstərd/

🇬🇧

/ˈplɑːstəd/

(plaster)

covered or intoxicated

Base FormPluralPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'plastered' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plasterian,' where 'plaster' meant 'to coat or cover with plaster.'

Historical Evolution

'plasterian' transformed into the Middle English word 'plasteren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plaster.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to coat with plaster,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'very drunk.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'plaster'.

They plastered the ceiling yesterday.

Adjective 1

covered with plaster.

The walls were plastered and ready for painting.

Synonyms

Adjective 2

very drunk.

He was completely plastered after the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40