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screwed

/skruːd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does screwed mean?

verb, adjective

Past tense of 'screw', meaning to be in a difficult or precarious situation, or to be in a state of confusion or disorder. Can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is faulty or malfunctioning.

Example

"After losing his job, he felt completely screwed."

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