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zoned out
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deeply intoxicated or spaced out due to drugs, sometimes appearing detached or unresponsive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most zoned out
Comparative
more zoned out
gradable
What does "zoned out" mean in drug slang?
The term "zoned out" means being in a detached, unfocused, or mentally absent state due to intoxication from drugs or alcohol (and sometimes fatigue or distraction). The structure is informal slang where "zone" refers to a mental state, and "out" indicates disconnection from surroundings. It is commonly used in casual speech and drug-related contexts to describe impaired attention or awareness.
Examples
He was zoned out on the couch after a few hits.
