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fried
01
cooked in very hot oil
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most fried
Comparative
more fried
gradable
Examples
The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
02
having an exhausted or overwhelmed mind from stress or overwork
Examples
After studying for ten hours straight, his brain felt completely fried.
03
damaged due to electrical failure or overheating
Examples
The repairman confirmed the motherboard was fried.
04
intoxicated by drugs or alcohol
Slang
What does "fried" mean in drug slang?
The term "fried" means heavily intoxicated from drugs or alcohol, often to the point of mental fogginess, confusion, or obvious impairment. The structure is informal slang where "fried" metaphorically suggests the brain being overstimulated or overwhelmed. It is commonly used in casual speech and drug-related contexts to describe strong intoxication.
Examples
He came to the party already fried.
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