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Definition of hammered

hammered

/ˈhæm.ɚd/
ham · mered
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• adjective

1

(Slang) Heavily intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

Example

"He got completely hammered at the bachelor party and had to take a cab home."

2

Shaped, textured, or decorated by repeated blows from a hammer, especially in reference to metalwork.

Example

"The artisan crafted a beautiful centerpiece out of hammered copper."

3

(Informal) Severely damaged, defeated, or overwhelmed by intense pressure or criticism.

Example

"Technology stocks were left hammered after the sudden change in interest rates."

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• Rhymes for hammered

• Nearby Words

hamilton
hamlet
hammer
hammered
hammerhead
hammerhead shark
hammering

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hammered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hammered
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