Gassed

/ɡæst/ verb or adjective

Definition

Either talking excessively about something, or feeling exhausted and out of breath; in slang, to be impressed or excited.

Etymology

From 'gas' (from Greek 'chaos' meaning void), originally meaning to talk nonsense. Later developed British slang meanings of exhaustion and excitement in different contexts.

Kelly Says

Different English-speaking countries use 'gassed' completely differently—Brits say someone's 'gassed' when tired, Americans use it for excitement, showing how the same word evolves into opposite meanings based on regional isolation.

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