What does juiced mean?
“Juiced” literally means full of, covered in, or saturated with juice. Its informal meanings depend on context: it can describe someone who is drunk, sexually stimulated, or extremely excited and energetic. The phrase “juiced up” is especially common in reference to caffeine, energy drinks, or other stimulants, as in “juiced up on coffee.” Although these extended uses can be humorous or exaggerated, some can be inappropriate when describing intoxication or sexual arousal. The word is most natural in speech and informal writing rather than formal contexts. Recognising its range of meanings is useful because “juiced” can shift from a literal description of something saturated with liquid to an intense description of a person’s physical or emotional state without changing its basic form.
adjectiveContaining or saturated with juice. Informally, it means drunk, sexually stimulated, or intensely excited, depending on context.
- Containing, covered in, or saturated with juice.
- Informally, intoxicated or drunk.
- Informally, sexually stimulated or aroused.
- Informally, highly excited, alert, or full of energy.
"After drinking two espressos, he felt completely juiced and ready to work."
"The oranges were so juiced that the juicer overflowed."
"By the third cup of coffee, the designer was juiced and racing through ideas."
One word, three very different kinds of intensity: juiced, drunk, aroused, and wildly excited can all be true at once.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Etymology of juiced
“Juiced” was formed by adding the suffix “-ed” to “juice,” originally describing something that contains or has been saturated with the liquid. “Juice” comes through Middle English from Old French “jus,” ultimately from Latin “jus,” meaning “liquid” or “moisture.” The informal senses developed later by metaphorical extension from being saturated or filled with something.
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How juiced is actually used
The extended senses are informal and strongly context-dependent. In American usage, “juiced up” commonly means highly energized or intensely excited, though it can also suggest intoxication.
Easily confused with juiced
“Juiced” can mean saturated with juice or, informally, highly stimulated, whereas “joyed” is the past tense of “joy.”