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Definition of screwed in English: screwedadjective skruːdskrud 1(of a bolt or other device) having a helical ridge or thread running around the outside. any tappings that aren't being used on the cylinder can be fitted with screwed blanks Example sentencesExamples - The blade near the handle is pinned, with the pin locked by a screwed collar.
- They were constructed by welding together two hemispheres, with holes in each end for screwed fittings.
- I yelled while dragging him out of the house and stuffing my screwed beanie into my pocket.
- Usually on an aluminum frame, those are riveted on, not screwed.
- Devan blinked her eyes open, meeting the sight of her screwed bed sheets.
2informal In a difficult or hopeless situation; ruined or broken. Example sentencesExamples - The people in poor countries are going to get even more royally screwed due to climate change.
- It is fairly reasonable except if your basil's expensive - that's where I got screwed tonight.
- This is the first way in which you can find yourself royally screwed.
- Not only are there few jobs out there, but even when you get hired or have a job, people keep getting screwed one way or another, on pay, hours, you name it.
- We got screwed last time with him negotiating.
- I've become interested in socialism because it seems to me under capitalism the worker gets screwed left and right.
3archaic, informal predicative Drunk. Synonyms intoxicated, inebriated, drunken, befuddled, incapable, tipsy, the worse for drink, under the influence, maudlin
Definition of screwed in US English: screwedadjectiveskro͞odskrud 1(of a bolt or other device) having a helical ridge or thread running around the outside. any tappings that aren't being used on the cylinder can be fitted with screwed blanks Example sentencesExamples - Usually on an aluminum frame, those are riveted on, not screwed.
- Devan blinked her eyes open, meeting the sight of her screwed bed sheets.
- The blade near the handle is pinned, with the pin locked by a screwed collar.
- They were constructed by welding together two hemispheres, with holes in each end for screwed fittings.
- I yelled while dragging him out of the house and stuffing my screwed beanie into my pocket.
2informal In a difficult or hopeless situation; ruined or broken. Example sentencesExamples - We got screwed last time with him negotiating.
- It is fairly reasonable except if your basil's expensive - that's where I got screwed tonight.
- I've become interested in socialism because it seems to me under capitalism the worker gets screwed left and right.
- The people in poor countries are going to get even more royally screwed due to climate change.
- This is the first way in which you can find yourself royally screwed.
- Not only are there few jobs out there, but even when you get hired or have a job, people keep getting screwed one way or another, on pay, hours, you name it.
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