Banjaxed

Banjaxed

BANJAXED /หˆbanjaxed/
Noun London

Drunk or stoned.

Example Sentences

"I was completely banjaxed after that party."
"He's banjaxed, can't even stand up straight."

Etymology & History

Possibly from Irish slang meaning broken or ruined. Adopted into Cockney vocabulary in the mid-20th century, particularly to describe drunkenness or being under the influence.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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