screwed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They found out about our betrayal, so now we're screwed.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Intoxicated.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “screwed” mean?
Beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger.
Is “screwed” formal or informal?
screwed is generally slang, vulgar.