What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hammered
Example
He got hammered at the party last night. [hammered: adjective]
Example
She was so hammered that she couldn't even stand up straight. [hammered: adjective]
smashed
Example
He got completely smashed at the bar last night. [smashed: adjective]
Example
She was so smashed that she couldn't even remember what happened. [smashed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hammered and smashed are both informal and colloquial terms that are used in casual conversations among friends. However, hammered is slightly more common in American English than smashed.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hammered and smashed?
Neither hammered nor smashed are formal words, and they should be avoided in formal writing or professional settings.
