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drugged

/dɹʌɡd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Made unnaturally drowsy or insensible, especially by the use of a drug.

    - "The patient was drugged during the surgery."
    - "The thief was drugged to steal valuable information."
  • adjective

    2. (of a person) Under the influence of a drug, typically one taken illegally or excessively.

    - "The man was drugged and unable to remember the events of the night."
    - "Many people are drugged every day due to addiction."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with drugged
mugged , slugged , jugged , plucked , dugged , rugged
Variants
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drugged , drugged out , drugged up , drugged-out , drugged-up , drug , drugging , drugs
Forms
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The past tense of 'drugged' is 'drugged.' There are no other forms for this verb.


Etymology
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The word 'drugged' comes from the Old English word 'drincan,' which means 'to drink.' It was later used to refer to the act of giving someone a drink containing a drug, and eventually came to mean 'affected by a drug' or 'making someone take a drug.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'drugged' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

  2. The word 'drugged' is often used interchangeably with the term 'intoxicated.'


Related Concepts
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  1. Drug: A substance that alters physiological function or behavior when ingested or otherwise delivered to the body.

  2. Addiction: A chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.


Culture
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In literature, 'drugged' has been used to describe characters who have been intentionally or unintentionally affected by drugs. In music, the term is often used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being 'drugged' by the music or the experience. In art, images of people or objects under the influence of drugs have been used to explore themes of addiction, escapism, and transformation.

How to Memorize "drugged"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'drugged,' visualize a person or object under the influence of a drug. Imagine the effects of the drug on their body and behavior.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'drugged,' associate it with the feeling of being under the influence of a drug. Think about the sensations, emotions, and experiences that come with being drugged.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'drugged,' use the mnemonic 'Drugs Ruin Good People.' This can help you remember the negative effects of drugs and the importance of staying away from them.


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