English · Slang Attested

off one's face

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Meaning · English

Extremely intoxicated, either by alcohol or drugs.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I try as much as possible not to judge other parents, but when, after midnight, you see a baby in ear defenders being hauled in a cart through a crowd of adults, all of whom are off their faces, while the infant cowers under a blanket, it doesn’t really seem in their best interests.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “off one's face” mean?

Extremely intoxicated, either by alcohol or drugs.

Is “off one's face” formal or informal?

off one's face is generally slang.

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