Drunk or stoned.
Banjaxed
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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