plastered
|plas/tered|
🇺🇸
/ˈplæstərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈplɑːstəd/
(plaster)
covered or intoxicated
Etymology
'plastered' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plasterian,' where 'plaster' meant 'to coat or cover with plaster.'
'plasterian' transformed into the Middle English word 'plasteren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plaster.'
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