Definitions
- Describing someone who is very drunk and intoxicated. - Referring to a state of being heavily under the influence of alcohol. - Talking about a person who has consumed a large amount of alcohol and is visibly impaired.
- Describing someone who is very drunk and intoxicated. - Referring to a state of being heavily under the influence of alcohol. - Talking about a person who has consumed a large amount of alcohol and is visibly impaired.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being heavily under the influence of alcohol.
- 2Both words are informal and colloquial.
- 3Both words are used to describe a person's level of intoxication.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior while under the influence of alcohol.
- 5Both words have negative connotations associated with excessive drinking.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Smashed implies a higher level of intoxication than hammered.
- 2Usage: Hammered is more commonly used in American English, while smashed is more commonly used in British English.
- 3Connotation: Hammered can imply a sense of loss of control, while smashed can imply a sense of recklessness or carelessness.
Remember this!
Hammered and smashed are synonyms that both describe a state of being heavily under the influence of alcohol. However, smashed implies a higher level of intoxication than hammered. Hammered is more commonly used in American English, while smashed is more commonly used in British English. Both words have negative connotations associated with excessive drinking.
