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from The Century Dictionary.

  • “Tight”; intoxicated; drunk.

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  • adjective slang beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger.
  • adjective slang, UK intoxicated.
  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of screw.

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  • adj. "In trouble" ; experiencing misfortune ; out of luck.

    "If I don't get to work on time I'm screwed."

    June 29, 2009