slammed

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Very busy with work.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I was just too slammed to intervene. By drink number five he was snapping his fingers to get my attention and his tips were getting smaller and smaller. He was becoming my worst enemy and he could sense it.

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

Drunk.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Packed; crowded; (of a venue) full of would-be customers.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “slammed” mean?

Very busy with work.

Is “slammed” formal or informal?

slammed is generally slang.